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May 15, 2026
DOJ Takes on D.C. in 2A Rights Case
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statements from Knox Williams, senior fellow for American Justice and Leigh Ann O’Neill, chief legal affairs officer, in response to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recently filed lawsuit against the District of Columbia’s attempted “assault rifle” and suppressor ban.
Statement
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May 15, 2026
AFPI Continues to Stand for Virginians’ Second Amendment Rights
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Knox Williams, AFPI Senior Fellow for American Justice, in response to a new Virginia anti-gun rights law that bans purchasing of AR-15s and standard capacity magazines, even by law-abiding citizens.
Commentary
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May 14, 2026
When the Thin Blue Line Breaks: America’s Police Staffing Crisis
Successful teams hinge on a strong, full roster of players. When a player is injured, or quits, the overall performance of that team—and those who depend on that team are affected. We are seeing this happen across the nation as law enforcement vacancies rise, and retention rates drop.
News Release
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May 13, 2026
AFPI Hosts Athletes & Officers Roundtable
Today, the America First Policy Institute hosted the “Athletes & Officers: Defending the American Dream” roundtable in honor of National Police Week.
Statement
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May 11, 2026
AFPI Honors National Police Week
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Brett Tolman, chair for Law & Justice to mark the beginning of National Police Week, a week to honor all those who protect and serve.
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