Center for Law and Justice

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.

Team

The Honorable Pam Bondi

Chair, Center for Litigation and Co-Chair, Center for Law and Justice

The Honorable Matthew Whitaker

CO-CHAIR, CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE

Scott Erickson

Director, Center for Law & Justice

Latest

Issue Brief | July 25, 2024

The Detrimental Spillover Effect of Progressive Prosecutors on Public Safety

Progressive prosecutors undermine the rule of law, endangering all Americans’ public safety.

Statement | July 1, 2024

America First Celebrates Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from President and CEO Brooke Rollins following the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. U.S. The rule of law and the Constitution prevailed over lawfare and the weaponization of the Department of Justice. “While President Trump emerged victorious, this is a case that should have never existed in the first place. It was an egregious attempt to break down the delicate balance of the separation of powers that our Founders so carefully crafted. Thankfully, the Supreme Court upheld the integrity of our Constitution and rejected the dangerous notion that the president may be targeted by partisan political opponents.

Statement | June 28, 2024

America First Praises the Supreme Court’s Decision to Rule Against a Weaponized Justice System

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from former Acting U.S. Attorney General and Co-Chair of AFPI’s Center for Law and Justice Matt Whitaker following the Supreme Court’s decision in Fischer v. United States.

Op-Ed | May 23, 2024

Remembering our Iowa heroes in blue

Few things strike at the heart of a community more than when a police officer is lost in the line of duty. As a community and as a nation, we mourn their loss, recognizing that their sacrifice came in defense of our freedom and way of life. Recently, thousands of Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., to commemorate National Police Week, a time of year when we reflect upon the men and women in law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty the year before.

Op-Ed | May 15, 2024

Safe no more: The cost of progressive criminal justice

The threat of crime remains dangerously high in our nation despite President Biden’s recent statements to the contrary. Slight decreases in certain crime categories over the past year do not erase the fact that violent crime remains above pre-pandemic levels and persists as an ongoing threat to the public.