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Statement
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April 22, 2026
AFPI Condemns VA Redistricting Manipulation
“Virginia’s misleading ballot initiative delivered a blatantly gerrymandered map. This power grab distorts voter will and undermines fair representation. The initiative’s intentionally confusing language deceived voters under the false promise of ‘restoring fairness.’”
Statement
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April 20, 2026
AFPI Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Today kicks off National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed April 19-25 as part of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme, marking the 25th anniversary, is “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward.”
News Release
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April 9, 2026
AFPI Files Federal Complaints Against Sandia, Stanford and University of Maryland Over DEI Violations
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) filed formal complaints this week calling for federal investigation of Sandia National Laboratories, Stanford University and the University of Maryland, alleging the institutions have failed to bring their programs into compliance with federal nondiscrimination law despite months of advance notice.
Public Comment
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March 26, 2026
Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to §2L1.1 (Human Smuggling) Regarding Criminal Sexual Contact Enhancements
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed amendments to the sentencing guideline at U.S.S.G. §2L1.1 addressing sexual abuse and criminal sexual contact during human smuggling offenses. The Commission’s request for comment on whether offenses involving criminal sexual contact under 18 U.S.C. § 2241-18 U.S.C. § 2244 should receive a sentencing enhancement, and what level that enhancement should be, raises a critically important issue involving the protection of vulnerable victims.
Public Comment
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March 26, 2026
Comment to the USSC on Changes to the Definition of Career Offender
On behalf of America First Policy Institute (AFPI), I submit this response to the Sentencing Commission’s (“Commission”) request for comment on its proposed amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines in the Federal Register on February 6, 2026.1 Specifically, this comment will focus on the changes proposed to the definition and application of crimes of violence for purposes of designating a defendant as a “career offender” under Guideline §4B1.1.2
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