The rule of law is indispensable to our Nation. However, it is impossible for our Nation’s citizens to be secure if crime plagues our streets and lawlessness dominates our communities. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) will advance policies that support the American people’s right to live and prosper in free and secure communities. Respect for legitimate law enforcement, reverence for the law, and smart-on-crime reforms are essential to American life and liberty.

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Statement | January 8, 2026

AFPI Applauds White House Commitment to Crack Down on Fraud Targeting Taxpayer-Funded Programs

Today, Vice President JD Vance announced the creation of a new Department of Justice division for national fraud enforcement, including a new Assistant Attorney General role to lead coordinated, nationwide anti-fraud efforts. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Brett Tolman, Chair for Law & Justice.

Statement | January 7, 2026

AFPI Statement on Second Georgia Lawmaker Charged with Pandemic Unemployment Fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rebecca Yardley, Georgia Director at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement regarding federal charges against former Georgia State Representative Karen Bennett for allegedly obtaining unemployment benefits fraudulently during the COVID-19 pandemic: "The case of Karen Bennett marks the second instance of a Georgia state lawmaker being charged with abuse of unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic in less than two months. These allegations are deeply troubling and a slap in the face to the taxpayers of Georgia.

Op-Ed | December 17, 2025

Turns Out the Real ‘Minnesota Miracle’ Was How Much Fraud They Buried

Minnesota has found itself in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The explosion of fraud, driven largely by the East African community in Minnesota in partnership with a corrupt state administration, isn’t new to readers of this paper. About 65% of Minnesotans say government fraud is “somewhat” or “very” widespread, according to AFPI polling conducted in July.

Statement | November 3, 2025

AFPI Responds to Latest News of Illegal Federal Investigation

If they can come for us, they can come for anyone.

Statement | October 28, 2025

AFPI’s Chad F. Wolf Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Regarding the Rise of Political Violence

Today, America First Policy Institute’s Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chair of Homeland Security and Immigration Chad F. Wolf testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing entitled “Politically Violent Attacks: A Threat to Our Constitutional Order.”

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