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April 29, 2026

El Cajon Sues California Attorney General Over Illegal Immigration Law

Joined by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), the City of El Cajon charges California's sanctuary scheme violates federal criminal law and leaves children vulnerable to trafficking
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April 29, 2026

AFPI’s Kayleigh Kozak Testifies to Protect Victims of Sexual Abuse

Today, Kayleigh Kozak, senior manager for America Combats Child Exploitation Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance on Kayleigh’s Law.
Statement
April 29, 2026

AFPI Celebrates Supreme Court Victory for Equal Protection in Redistricting

America First Policy Institute (AFPI) chair for Election Integrity, Kenneth J. Blackwell, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

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Expert Insights | April 29, 2026

Protecting Victims of Sexual Crimes Under Kayleigh’s Law

The harm caused by sexual assault is not temporary; it is lifelong. The protections for those who have been sexually violated should be lifelong, too. I was just 12 years old when my middle school teacher chose to sexually abuse me over a two-year span. In 2006, that man was charged with eight counts of child sexual abuse crimes and was facing 25 years to life in prison, but ultimately pleaded down to two counts, receiving eight months in jail and two terms of lifetime probation. He was convicted of committing multiple sex crimes against a child.

Statement | April 28, 2026

AFPI-MN Responds to Governor Walz’s Final State of the State Address as Fraud Toll Reaches $9 Billion

America First Policy Institute Minnesota state chapter Executive Director Zach Freimark issued the following statement ahead of Governor Tim Walz’s eighth and final State of the State address. “Fraud is expected to be on the agenda—and it should be. But before he takes that podium, Minnesotans deserve the full accounting of what happened.”

Op-Ed | April 28, 2026

NC’s SNAP Crisis: Fixing Food Stamp Errors Must be a 2026 Priority

North Carolina is on track for a major financial penalty that could cost taxpayers nearly $433 million if the state does not take control of its food stamp program. Right now, North Carolina ranks 31st nationally in SNAP payment accuracy, with an error rate of 10.21%. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts, any state with an error rate above 6% will soon be required to start paying a share of food benefit costs. That deadline is approaching fast. If North Carolina does not reduce its error rate by the end of 2026, the burden shifts directly to state taxpayers.

State Model Policy | April 27, 2026

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.

Research Report | April 27, 2026

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.

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