Press Releases

MAJOR VICTORY — U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on “Gender-Affirming Care” for Minors in Case Supported by AFL’s Amicus Brief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding the constitutionality of Tennessee’s prohibition on “gender-affirming care” […]

America First Legal Launches Investigation into Michigan State University’s Illegal Use of Race in Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal has launched an investigation into Michigan State University’s (MSU) illegal use of race in admissions to the College of […]

America First Legal Urges Indiana Attorney General to Investigate IU Health for Illegal DEI Policies in Hiring, Contracting, and Clinical Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has formally requested that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita launch an investigation into illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

America First Legal Sues Maricopa County for Obstructing Election Administration and Threatening Election Integrity in Arizona
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a lawsuit against the Maricopa County, Arizona Board of Supervisors on behalf of Maricopa County Recorder […]

America First Legal Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Johnson & Johnson Over Illegal DEI Policies Across Company Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office […]

MAJOR VICTORY — U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Rule and Adopts AFL’s Argument in Landmark Civil Rights Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a discriminatory “background circumstances” standard in Ames v. Ohio Department of […]

DOJ Confirms Federal Investigation into the University of Virginia Over DEI Practices, Following AFL’s Complaint Detailing Unlawful DEI Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is conducting a compliance review of […]

America First Legal Calls on DOJ to Enforce Federal Law Against the University of Virginia’s Ongoing Illegal DEI Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL) released the results of its preliminary investigation of the University of Virginia’s (UVA) discriminatory diversity, equity, and […]

MAJOR VICTORY — America First Legal Wins Lawsuit Against the FCC as Fifth Circuit Adopts Argument Challenging Illegal Biden-Era Race and Sex Data Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) secured a major victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit adopted AFL’s primary […]

America First Legal Moves to Intervene in Major Lawsuit to Restore Lawful Merit-Based Hiring Across the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) and Boyden Gray PLLC have moved on behalf of American Moment and Feds for Freedom to intervene in […]

America First Legal Files Formal Complaint Against Rhode Island Federal Judge John McConnell, Jr., Seeking Investigation into Potential Violations of Judicial Conduct Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal judicial complaint against Rhode Island Federal Judge John McConnell, Jr., with Chief Judge David […]

America First Legal Urges Michigan Attorney General to Investigate Henry Ford Health’s Illegal Race and Sex Discrimination in Hiring, Training, and Patient Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, America First Legal (AFL) formally requested that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launch an immediate investigation into Henry Ford Health […]

America First Legal Adds Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco as Plaintiff in Lawsuit Against Gavin Newsom and the State of California to End Illegal Alien Sanctuary Laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) is continuing its fight against California’s illegal alien sanctuary laws by adding a new plaintiff, Riverside County Sheriff […]

America First Legal Requests Federal Investigation into Ohio School District’s Illegal DEI Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigate the Upper Arlington School […]

America First Legal Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Henry Ford Health for Unlawful DEI Practices in Patient Care, Employment, and Clinical Training
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), […]

America First Legal Files Bar Complaint Against New York Attorney General Letitia James
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has filed a bar complaint with the Committee on Professional Standards against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The […]

America First Legal Sues the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to Expose Leftist Lawfare and Enforce Oversight and Accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has filed a lawsuit against the Judicial Conference of the United States (Judicial Conference) and the Administrative Office […]

Paramount and CBS End Unlawful DEI Policies Following AFL Lawsuits; AFL Secures Amicable Resolution of Brian Beneker’s Discrimination Claim Against Paramount and CBS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal has achieved another significant milestone in its fight to dismantle unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across corporate […]

MAJOR VICTORY — Trump Administration Declassifies the Biden Administration’s Secret Domestic Surveillance and Censorship Strategy, Following AFL’s Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, America First Legal (AFL) secured a major victory over the left’s weaponization of our nation’s intelligence apparatus against the American […]

VICTORY — Following AFL’s Lawsuit, All 15 Counties in Arizona Now Taking Action to Remove Illegal Aliens from Voter Rolls in Major Win for Election Integrity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has secured a major victory for election integrity, with all 15 counties in Arizona now working to remove […]

America First Legal Asks DOJ to Launch a Criminal Investigation into the Deerfield Public Schools District for Forcing Teenage Girls to Disrobe in Front of a Boy “Identifying” as a Girl
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal complaint with the Criminal Section of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division, […]

AFL Senior Counsel James Rogers Testifies Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee on the Adverse Foreign Policy Consequences of the Biden Administration’s Far-Left Priorities
Washington, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) Senior Counsel James Rogers is testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight & Intelligence […]

AFL Vice President Dan Epstein Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Critical Freedom of Information Act Reforms
Washington, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) Vice President Dan Epstein is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding “The Freedom of Information Act: […]

VICTORY — Ally Bank Removes DEI Initiatives from Public Filings; Another Major Corporation Retreats from Illegal DEI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) sued Ally Financial on June 4, 2024, on behalf of a former employee, a U.S. military veteran who […]