America is under threat from ideologies that are eroding our founding principles. The American way of life, including federalism, free speech, and the rule of law, is being undermined and distorted by Big Government, Big Tech, and Big Media. The America First Policy Institute established the Litigation team to restore the most fundamental rights of all Americans. They fight to rebuild a government that is of the people, for the people, and by the people.
Team
Leigh Ann O’Neill
Chief Legal Affairs Officer
Gina D’Andrea
General Counsel, Litigation
Andrew Zimmitti
Director of Litigation
Sarah Heath
Senior Attorney, Litigation
Brian Kelsey
Senior Attorney, Litigation
Jack Casali
Associate Attorney, Litigation
Tyler Cochran
Associate Attorney, Litigation
Nicholas Wanic
Associate Attorney, Litigation
Justin Holtsnider
Legal Advocacy Content Specialist, Litigation
Garrett Greene
Attorney, Litigation
Latest
Commentary
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January 15, 2026
Minnesota’s Unconstitutional Lawsuit Against DHS Has No Legal Basis and Must Be Dismissed
The state of Minnesota is suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But do they have a case? The Constitution and over 200 years of precedent are unambiguous: Minnesota has no legal right to prevent the lawful exercise of federal immigration authority.
Case Insight
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January 6, 2026
Malicious Prosecution and Unlawful Investigations into Jan. 6: Separating Myth from Fact
Many people believe that January 6, 2026, marks the deadline for prosecuting those thought to have maliciously or illegally prosecuted and investigated the protests of January 6, 2021.
News Release
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December 22, 2025
AFPI Launches Major Anti-Discrimination Review of Top Federally Funded Contractors and Grant Recipients for Potential Violations of Federal Civil Rights Laws
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today announced the launch of a major investigation into compliance with the Attorney General’s July 29, 2025, guidance on unlawful discrimination. The investigation focuses on large federally funded contractors and grant recipients whose publicly available program materials warrant raises compliance concerns.
News Release
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December 19, 2025
AFPI Fights for Religious Liberty: Cites the Bill of Rights
This week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) filed a pivotal Amicus Brief in the Supreme Court case St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Lisa Roy that has the potential to overturn 35 years of erroneous precedent, returning America to the religious freedom promised in the Bill of Rights.
Statement
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December 12, 2025
AFPI Releases Statement on Arlington Victory Vote Against LGBTQ Bathroom Policy
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) this week released the following statement from Leigh Ann O’Neill, Chief Legal Affairs Officer, in response to the Arlington, TX City Council’s vote against reinstating an LGBTQ ordinance that would codify rights and access to intimate facilities based on “gender identity,” rather than biological sex.
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- Rural Prosperity
- Farmers First
- Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- The Courts
- Government Weaponization
- Law & Order
- Prison Reform
- Trade
- Work & Jobs
- Post Secondary Education
- K-12 Education Freedom
- Public School Transparency
- American Only Elections
- Clean Votes
- Secure Elections
- Environment
- Big Tech & Censorship
- Budget, Spending, & Taxes
- Government De-Regulation
- The Administrative State
- Rogue Prosecutors Citizens Rights
- Regulatory Reform
- Public Health
- Transgenderism
- Border & Immigration
- Defense
- Marriage, Family, & Children
- Faith & Religious Liberty
- Sanctity of Life
- Parental Rights
- Protect Women’s Sports
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Parents Fight Back: A Mother’s Legal Battle Against Secret Gender Policies in Schools
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AFPI Calls on Washington State to End Dangerous Inmate Policy After Assault at Women’s Prison
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AFPI Files Title IX Lawsuit to Protect Oregon Girls’ Rights
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One Judge. One Ruling. One Nation Put on Hold.
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Pam Bondi joined Fox News Primetime with host Tammy Bruce
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Pam Bondi joined Hannity on Fox News
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Pam Bondi joined ‘Kudlow’ on Fox Business
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VIDEO: Linda McMahon joins Maria Bartiromo on FBN regarding President Trump’s Class Action Lawsuit
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VIDEO: Linda McMahon Joins Cortes & Pellegrino on Newsmax to Discuss Censorship and President Trump’s Class Action Suit Against Big Tech
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ICYMI: AFPI President & CEO Brooke Rollins Remarks on Big Tech Lawsuit
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VIDEO: Linda McMahon joined Judge Jeanine on Fox to discuss President Trump’s announcement of the class action suit against Big Tech
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