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Have you heard of these cases before the Supreme Court? Here’s why they should matter to you
UPDATE: On 5/30/2024, in a win for the First Amendment, the Supreme Court unanimously decided in NRA v. Vullo that government officials cannot pressure or otherwise coerce organizations to terminate certain business relationships when doing so infringes the First Amendment rights of the third party. This Supreme Court term has been full of high-profile cases.…
Read MoreFreelancing or free speech? California’s AB5 gets speaking professionals coming and going
Threats to free speech can be veiled as restrictions on economic activity. California’s AB5 is the latest example. Many people who don’t prefer traditional office environments have benefited from independent contracting. From freelance photographers to truckers to massage therapists, workers can find freedom in setting their own hours and being their own boss. California took…
Read More5 Essential Insights on Immigration and Border Security
At the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, we’re committed to shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing our nation today. With our focus on informed policy and proactive solutions, we delve into the complex world of immigration and border security. Our mission is to share valuable insights and encourage positive action. 1. Understanding…
Read MoreCensorship by stealth: Can government officials censor speech by pressuring third parties to do it for them?
For this newsletter, I’m delighted to have Cindy Crawford, AFPF Senior Policy Counsel, take over to discuss censorship by stealth and two upcoming cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. – Casey UPDATE: On 5/30/2024, in a win for the First Amendment, the Supreme Court unanimously decided in NRA v. Vullo that government officials…
Read MorePermission to Care: How Tennessee’s Certificate of Need Law Harms Patients and Stifles Health Care Innovation
Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), today, released a report revealing that Tennessee’s certificate of need (CON) law, over the last two decades, has denied $1.5 billion in new investment in the health care industry, adversely affecting patients in the Volunteer State. AFPF urges the elimination or substantial reduction of Tennessee’s CON program.…
Read MoreWhy Does Biden Insist on Worsening the Border Crisis?
Migrants seeking asylum in the United States gather on the banks of the Rio Bravo as the Texas National Guard blocks the crossing at the border between the United States and Mexico, seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, December 5, 2023. (Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters) AFPF Foundation’s Policy Fellow Jordan Fischetti writes in National Review about the continuing…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court can stop unelected bureaucrats and private corporations from imposing taxes
Americans for Prosperity Foundation recently filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Consumers’ Research v. Federal Communications Commission, urging the Court to grant Consumers Research’s cert petition and enforce the Constitution’s system of checks and balances. At issue is the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund, a social welfare program that subsidizes certain consumers’ telecommunications services at…
Read MoreAFP Foundation Policy Experts Bring the Border to North Carolina
Nearly 150 people came to Greensboro, North Carolina to hear from AFP Foundation experts on the border crisis, immigration reform, and real solutions in event that was covered by multiple local news outlets. Local ABC Affiliate WXLV45 showcased the event and discussed the Foundation’s use of VR headsets to give people from anywhere in the…
Read MoreWhy Building A Wall Is So Important For Border Security
AFP Foundation’s Policy Fellow Jordan Fischetti’s piece on the value of a border wall and where it can be of the best use was recently highlighted by The Daily Caller. You can read the entire article here. Who else was surprised to wake up last Thursday and learn that the Biden administration was resuming construction on…
Read MoreAFP Foundation Experts Connect Bad Visa Rules to Immigration Crisis
Image Via Shutterstock “Biden’s refusal to fix legal immigration worsened the crisis in NYC. While makeshift migrant encampments nearly burst in Manhattan, countless small and rural businesses are struggling to fill job openings a few hundred miles away.” – Sam Peak, Senior Policy Analyst with The Americans for Prosperity Foundation Daniel Garza, President of the…
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