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Does California’s Sanctuary Law Make Everyone Less Safe?
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Originally published by La Opinion. California’s sanctuary law is not merely a policy preference—it imposes real and dangerous constraints on public safety and the rule of law. That is why the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is representing the City of El Cajon in a lawsuit challenging California law. While…
View EntryDOJ Sends Clear Message to Fraudsters: Americans Are Not Your Piggybank
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Washington, DC – The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Brett Tolman, Chair for Law and Justice, in response to news that the U.S. Department of Justice has charged 15 individuals over more than $90 million in fraud in Minnesota: “We applaud the DOJ for launching…
View EntryNational Child Protection Faith Summit Convenes Faith and Policy Leaders
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Faith leaders, lawmakers, and policy experts gathered on May 21, 2026, for the National Child Protection Faith Summit, a day dedicated to promoting policies that protect children and strengthen families. The event was led by Jack Brewer, AFPI Chair for Opportunity Now & Vice Chair for 1776,…
View EntryHospital Adoption Education
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The parents tremble. The child fidgets. Grandparents beam. The judge fights back a smile. Seldom do we ascribe beauty to a courtroom—except when a child is adopted. And still, one voice is not represented here and needs to be valued. Adoption reflects a culture’s deepest beliefs about goodness, truth, and…
View EntryAFPI takes further legal action against CA Attorney General, on behalf of El Cajon
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Washington, DC – Today, the America First Policy Institute filed a petition for preliminary injunction on behalf of the city of El Cajon in its lawsuit against the California attorney general. The preliminary injunction was filed to stop the constant damage sanctuary state policies are having on the community and…
View EntryHand-Marked Paper Ballots vs. QR Codes: Implications For Election Security
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INTRODUCTION The integrity of American elections should not depend upon unreadable machine code. Election integrity depends upon a simple principle: the official vote record must be verifiable by voters and auditable by the public. Hand-marked paper ballots remain superior to QR code systems in this respect. Hand-marked paper ballots allow…
View EntryProject Manager
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Overall Responsibility: The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking a Project Manager to serve as a high-capacity operational leader supporting multiple departments and external partner organizations. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment and operate with urgency, discretion, and strong judgment. This role is designed for a quick-start…
View EntryThe 2026 USMCA Review: A Turning Point in U.S.–Mexico Relations
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The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed in 2018 and came into effect in 2020. The first USMCA review is scheduled for July 1, 2026. If the three countries decide to extend the USMCA, the agreement continues for another 16 years, with another review scheduled for 2032. But if no…
View EntryWho Governs Public Universities (and Who Should)?
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Originally published by Minding the Campus America’s public colleges and universities have lost their way. For most of their history, these institutions—creatures of the state accounting for roughly three-fourths of undergraduate education—prioritized local economic and societal needs. This emphasis began to shift when the GI Bill and Cold War research…
View EntryAFPI Celebrates Indictment of Raul Castro
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Washington, DC – The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joshua Trevino, AFPI Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Initiative, in response to news that the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro: “The America First Policy Institute, along with countless Cuban Americans,…
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