America First Legal
Coverage of America First Legal in the Nexus archive.
- Federal court nixes challenge by Byron Donalds, GOP college groups to ’20 Census
A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the 2020 Census methods, which was filed by Florida College Republican groups and later joined by gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. The plaintiffs argued statistical methods like imputation led to an undercount in Florida, affecting congressional representation, but the court ruled the claims speculative and dismissed the case with prejudice.
- Sanctuary county refused 615 ICE transfer requests, turned over just 11 illegal immigrants, records show
Fairfax County, Virginia, refused to transfer 615 illegal immigrants to ICE over 16 months, turning over only 11. The county's 2021 sanctuary policy prohibits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, leading to criticism from America First Legal and claims of increased crime.
- Sanctuary county refused 615 ICE transfer requests, turned over just 11 illegal immigrants, records show
Fairfax County, Virginia, declined to transfer 615 illegal immigrants to ICE over 16 months, surrendering only 11. The county's 2021 'Trust Policy' prohibits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and records obtained via a FOIA request by America First Legal show sheriff's office data detailing these refusals.
- Virginia school district sued over alleged policy of keeping students' gender transitions hidden from parents
America First Legal filed a federal lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), alleging that the district's policies on gender transitions violate parents' constitutional rights by withholding information and not obtaining consent. The lawsuit claims FCPS mandates the use of students' preferred pronouns and names, access to sex-segregated facilities based on self-identified gender, and participation in gendered activities without parental notification.
- In Tense Congressional Hearing, CPS CEO Fields Questions On Gender And Sexuality Policies
Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before a U.S. House committee on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity initiatives and investigations into its Black Student Success Plan. King was subpoenaed by the Republican-led committee, which also invited superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County school districts.
- Superintendents Defend Transgender Student, Parental Rights Policies on Capitol Hill
Three superintendents from San Francisco Unified School District, Loudoun County, and Chicago Public Schools defended their policies on transgender student inclusion and parental involvement during a congressional hearing titled 'Breaking Trust,' where Republican lawmakers criticized the policies and accused the districts of violating parental rights. The superintendents emphasized creating inclusive school environments and respecting parental partnerships.
- CPS CEO Macquline King testified before Congress. Here are 3 key takeaways.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows ongoing federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity and inclusion efforts, including investigations into its Black Student Success Plan and previous funding disputes. King was subpoenaed for the testimony, which also included superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County.
- Superintendents defend policies about transgender students, parent rights on Capitol Hill
Three progressive superintendents defended policies promoting transgender inclusion and parental involvement during a congressional hearing. Republican lawmakers criticized the policies as excluding parents and promoting political agendas, while the superintendents emphasized creating inclusive school environments.
- As CPS CEO departs for DC, backers hope for strong defense of policies supporting trans and Black students
Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King will testify before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding policies supporting transgender and Black students amid Republican-led criticism. Local supporters, including Rep. Delia Ramirez and the Chicago Teachers Union, will advocate for King, who is defending programs like the Black Student Success Plan and transgender student protections.
- Woman objected to trans sex offender roommate — then she was sent back to prison, legal group says
A woman was sent back to federal prison after objecting to rooming with a biological male sex offender at a Rhode Island halfway house. The woman, Sarah Cavanaugh, had been serving out the remainder of her sentence at Houston House, a halfway house in Rhode Island. She was returned to prison for six months after raising concerns about sharing a room with the male offender.
- Woman objected to trans sex offender roommate — then she was sent back to prison, legal group says
A woman was sent back to federal prison after objecting to rooming with a biological male sex offender at a Rhode Island halfway house. The woman, Sarah Cavanaugh, had raised concerns about sharing a room with the individual, who was convicted of a heinous sex crime. The incident has raised concerns about the Bureau of Prisons' compliance with President Donald Trump's directive on transgender inmates.
- Top school district put on notice as watchdog group threatens legal action over gender policy
America First Legal, a Trump-aligned group, is threatening legal action against Fairfax City Public Schools over Regulation 2603, which allegedly conceals students' gender transitions from parents. The group cites recent Supreme Court rulings, including Mirabelli v. Bonta, to argue that the policy violates parental rights to direct their children's education and mental health decisions.
- Top school district put on notice as watchdog group threatens legal action over gender policy
A Virginia school district is facing legal threats from America First Legal over policies that withhold information from parents about their children's gender transitions at school. The group cites a Supreme Court ruling to argue that the district's regulations, which allow name/pronoun changes and bathroom locker choices without parental consent, violate parental rights.
- Hundreds of jailed illegal aliens released back onto blue-state streets despite ICE detainers, records show
Public records show Chicago-area officials released over 400 undocumented immigrants despite ICE detainers, with critics blaming sanctuary policies for endangering public safety. The murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant previously released in Illinois intensified political debates over immigration enforcement.
- Hundreds of jailed illegal aliens released back onto blue-state streets despite ICE detainers, records show
Public records reveal that Cook County and Illinois released over 400 undocumented immigrants arrested on criminal charges despite ICE detainers, sparking criticism from the Trump administration and conservative groups. The murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant previously released by authorities intensified the political debate over sanctuary policies.
- Postal Service thrust into mail-in ballot fight as Trump order gets tied up in court
A conservative legal group, America First Legal, urged the U.S. Postal Service to enforce President Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots, advocating for measures like barcode tracking and voter eligibility checks. The order, aimed at enhancing election security, faces lawsuits from blue states and voting rights groups, who argue it infringes on state authority over elections.
- Postal Service thrust into mail-in ballot fight as Trump order gets tied up in court
A conservative legal group urged the U.S. Postal Service to enforce President Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots, aiming to block 'fraudulent ballots' before midterms. The order, which faces lawsuits from blue states and voting rights groups, requires USPS to implement restrictions like barcode tracking and voter verification, while the White House claims it aims to bolster election integrity.
- A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state’s largest county embroiled in election drama
Arizona's Maricopa County, the state's most populous, faces election uncertainty as Republican Justin Heap, an election skeptic, gains more authority over election operations following a court ruling. Heap's controversial actions, including a signature-checking system and use of a federal database to identify noncitizens, have sparked legal disputes and criticism from officials, raising concerns about the integrity of the 2026 midterms in a key political battleground.
- School district’s trans policy blasted for fostering 'deception’ under shadow of SCOTUS ruling
A conservative legal group, America First Legal, has urged the Trump administration to investigate an Alaska school district's policy of withholding transgender students' gender identity from parents. The policy, which requires schools to use students' legal names and pronouns in parent communications while allowing different names/pronouns at school, is criticized as deceptive and unlawful. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta that temporarily blocked a similar California policy, sparking broader scrutiny of gender secrecy rules in schools.
- School district’s trans policy blasted for fostering 'deception’ under shadow of SCOTUS ruling
A conservative legal group, America First Legal, is urging the Trump administration to investigate Hoonah City School District in Alaska for a policy that withholds students' gender identity information from parents. The complaint follows a Supreme Court ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta, which temporarily blocked California's similar policy, and highlights ongoing legal battles over parent rights versus student privacy in transgender-related school policies.
- Trump ditches deportation showmanship
The Trump administration is shifting away from aggressive, publicity-driven immigration enforcement tactics after facing public backlash. Key figures like Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller previously championed confrontational strategies, but newer leaders such as Susie Wiles and Markwayne Mullin are recalibrating messaging. ICE's social media approach and operational focus are being reevaluated.
- Top school district slapped with complaint alleging 'elaborate system' to keep kids' gender transitions secret
Montgomery County Public Schools faces a complaint from Trump-aligned America First Legal alleging violations of constitutional rights and federal laws through its gender transition policies. The complaint claims the district's handbook restricts parental involvement and hides gender-related information from parents under FERPA.
- Top school district slapped with complaint alleging 'elaborate system' to keep kids' gender transitions secret
Montgomery County Public Schools faces a complaint from America First Legal alleging its gender transition policies violate federal laws by withholding information from parents. The complaint centers on a handbook instructing educators to assess parental support before informing families about students' gender identity changes, potentially violating FERPA and constitutional rights.