Issue Brief
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July 3, 2026
the veterans First agenda: Expanding Access and Improving Care for America’s Heroes
The America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Veterans First Agenda is foundational to the America First Warfighters’ work to keep America’s promise to the brave men and women who have worn the uniform, completed their service, and returned to civilian life. Crafted by policy experts with deep experience in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Department of War, the Veterans First Agenda will advance the interests of veterans and their families.
Statement
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July 2, 2026
AFPI Urges Supreme Court to Protect Religious Liberty in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today filed an amicus brief in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to provide much-needed clarity on the meaning of “religion” under the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause.
News Release
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July 2, 2026
AFPI Launches America First Warfighters Coalition
Research Report
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July 1, 2026
“Academic Freedom” is no Excuse for Viewpoint Discrimination
Viewpoint discrimination against conservative faculty is pervasive and consequential. It undermines the mission of the university, violates the principle of equal treatment in public life, and contributes to illiberal campus climates marked by censorship, coercion, and civil rights violations.
Commentary
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July 1, 2026
Your Mail-In Ballot Should Not Disappear into the Mail System
Absentee ballot voting has existed for decades as an accommodation for Americans who could not reasonably vote in person. It began with military members serving away from home and later extended to voters who were legitimately unable to appear at the polls because of disability, travel, or other serious circumstances.