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Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
Veteran Mental Health & Incarceration
Protecting and supporting our veterans is a national duty. As of 2023, approximately 78% of veterans had served during wartime, while 22% served solely during peaceful times. Military service can contribute to increased risks of developing mental health challenges. Studies show that nearly 20% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), underscoring the urgent need for targeted support and resources.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
The Landscape of Mental Health in Our Law Enforcement Communities
Law enforcement and correctional officers (COs) are the backbone of safe communities. They risk their lives daily to uphold the law and protect citizens. Whether running toward danger or offering help in crises, they serve with unwavering dedication.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
Celebrating Second Chance Month
America spends more than $300 billion annually on incarceration, yet 70% of formerly incarcerated individuals re-offend when they lack stable housing and employment. Providing these individuals a second chance can help reduce recidivism, strengthen communities, and expand workforce participation by promoting targeted expungement, reentry support programs, and employment opportunities for nonviolent offenders.
Commentary
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April 17, 2025
America First Unfiltered: Trump Protects Social Security, Lowers Drug Costs & Deports Criminals
This week, President Trump doubled down on law and order, vowing to restore safety and sovereignty to the American people. With support from El Salvador’s President Bukele, the Trump administration is accelerating the deportation of violent criminals, securing Social Security for American citizens, and standing up for women’s sports and affordable healthcare — proving once again that America First is more than a slogan.
Nomination Bio
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January 15, 2025
America First Nomination: John Ratcliffe
John Ratcliffe’s career in public service is routed in his commitment to national security, most recently serving as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under President Donald Trump. In that role, Ratcliffe served as the leader of the U.S. intelligence community and principal intelligence advisor to the President from 2020 to 2021.
Experts on Criminal Justice & Public Safety
The Honorable Pam Bondi
FORMER: Chair, Center for Litigation and Co-Chair, Center for Law and Justice
Scott Erickson
FORMER: Director, Center for Law & Justice
CURRENT: Assistant Secretary, DHS
Kaitlin Owens
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Law & Justice
The Honorable Matthew Whitaker
Co-Chair for the Center of Law & Justice
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America First Unfiltered: Trump Protects Social Security, Lowers Drug Costs & Deports Criminals
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Evaluating The Biden-Harris Policies: Crime
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Back the Blue: Police Week Countering the Left’s Assault on Public Safety
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AFPI Investigates Progressive Prosecutors Abusing their Power
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Combating Fentanyl in Schools
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Combating Fentanyl - The America First Action Plan
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Back the Blue Police Week: Honoring Our Heroes
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Pam Bondi joined Hannity on Fox News to discuss the surge of violent crime in America
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Pam Bondi joined Hannity on Fox News
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VIDEO: Katie Sullivan joins The National Report on Newsmax
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ICYMI: AFPI PRESIDENT & CEO BROOKE ROLLINS ON NEWSMAX TO PREVIEW BIDEN’S CRIME SPEECH
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