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Statement | March 6, 2026

AFPI Applauds Unanimous SCOTUS Ruling to Uphold Immigration Court Asylum Decisions

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Chief Legal Affairs Officer Leigh Ann O’Neill in support of the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of the United States which affirmed that federal courts must defer to immigration judges on asylum decisions unless they find substantial evidence to the contrary.

Statement | March 6, 2026

AFPI Applauds Texas AG Opinion Solidifying Ban on Social Transitions for Children

The America First Policy Institute applauds the recent opinion issued by the Texas Attorney General clarifying that Texas' ban on gender transitions for children applies to mental health professionals. If they facilitate hormone treatments or sex transition surgeries for children, they risk losing their license or being criminally prosecuted for child abuse.

Issue Brief | March 5, 2026

Amid The Strikes: A Blueprint To Protect American Interests

Commentary | March 5, 2026

Congressman Pete Stauber on Critical Minerals, American Mining, and the Path to Energy Security

The America First Policy Institute hosted a conversation with Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District to discuss the future of domestic mining, critical minerals, and economic growth for working Americans.

Statement | March 5, 2026

AFPI Responds to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge

Fact Sheet | March 5, 2026

From War Measure to Daily Burden: Evolution of the Federal Income Tax

Born over a hundred years ago, the federal individual income tax has grown from around 5% of federal revenues in 1915 to nearly 50% today. Moreover, a small subset of Americans pays a growing and disproportionate share of the income tax, with the top 1% of income earners paying 40% of the tax, and the top 50% paying 97%, Given the government’s reliance on the income tax, questions persist over whether it is the best mechanism for funding government services without excessively burdening taxpayers or stifling the economy.

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