Parental Rights

AFPI Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Landmark Parental Rights Case

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v. Ferguson, a case that will decide whether parents may challenge state laws that displace them in their own children's "gender transitions." The Court will hear the case during its 2026–2027 term.

Parental Authority in Vaccination Decisions Act

This model policy affirms the fundamental right of parents to make medical decisions for their children, including decisions regarding immunization. It restores the proper locus of decision-making by ensuring that choices regarding non-therapeutic medical interventions remain with families rather than institutions.

Protecting Parental Authority in Vaccination Decisions

When a child has a fever, a doctor prescribes antibiotics, or a surgeon recommends an operation, parents must weigh the risks and benefits and decide what to do. American legal tradition entrusts parents to navigate these and other complex decisions on their children’s behalf (Parham v. J.R., 1979). The state should only become involved when parental choices place a child in immediate danger.

The Parent Trap: The Detransition Reality Schools Tried To Hide From Moms And Dads

AFPI Calls for Reforms to Protect Children in Honor of Detrans Awareness Day

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, director for American Values, in recognition of Detrans Awareness Day.