Criminal Justice & Public Safety

America First Policy Institute’s Minnesota Chapter Chair Ryan Wilson Regarding Special Session

Ryan Wilson, chair of America First Policy Institute's Minnesota chapter, released the following statement about Governor Tim Walz's plans for a special session for Minnesota lawmakers in the aftermath of the shooting last week at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis.

AFPI Supports Ending the Abuse of Cashless Bail Policies

Today, August 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to end cashless bail for individuals whose pending criminal charges or criminal history demonstrate a clear ongoing risk to public safety to protect the American people.

AFPI Calls on Washington State to End Dangerous Inmate Policy After Assault at Women’s Prison

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has called on the Washington State Department of Corrections to immediately revoke its Transgender Inmate Policy following a violent assault of a female inmate by a male housed at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW).

Mexico Enables Cartels, Trump Calls Their Bluff

President Donald J. Trump is once again proving he's the only leader globally willing to hold Mexico accountable for their role in perpetuating the deadly fentanyl crisis.

AFPI Sues Oregon School Activities Association for Silencing Female Athletes’ First Amendment Rights