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Statement | May 22, 2025

Another Federal Judge Prevents Progress at the Department of Education

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Dr. Michael Shires, Vice Chair of Education Opportunity, regarding the preliminary injunction issued to prevent the dismantling of the Department of Education:
Op-Ed | May 16, 2025

President Trump’s Bold Action for HBCUs Is a Win for the American Dream

As a former professional athlete in the National Football League, I know the power of opportunity. I know what it means to rise, fight through adversity, and beat the odds stacked against you. That’s the promise of America — and it’s the very promise that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have kept alive for generations. Today, under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, that promise is being renewed, protected, and empowered in historic ways.
Op-Ed | May 13, 2025

Yes, Trump Can Cut Funding To Universities That Violate Civil Rights Law
Fact Sheet | May 12, 2025

President Trump Defends Americans’ Civil Rights

President Trump is Restoring America's Proud Civil Rights Tradition.

Fact Sheet | May 10, 2025

President Trump Takes Real Action to Reform College Accreditors

President Trump signed an executive order to implement needed college accreditation reforms.

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