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America First Legal (AFL) has opened applications for its Summer 2025 Law Clerk Program.

Federal cases result in sentencing for firearm possession and illegal re-entry

Michael Lee Smith, a 49-year-old resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Legal battle over Pennsylvania school's alleged secret gender transition teams

America First Legal (AFL) has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, seeking to hold Pennsylvania's Pine-Richland School District accountable for allegedly providing "gender transition teams" to students without parental...

Raw pet food linked to bird flu outbreak in house cats

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) have issued a warning to pet owners about the dangers associated with raw pet food.

U.S. Department of Education investigates Virginia schools over gender identity policies

On February 3, 2025, America First Legal (AFL) filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

American Compass announces summer internship program for aspiring policymakers

American Compass is offering a summer internship program at its Washington, D.C. office, aimed at individuals interested in engaging with research, policy, coalition building, and communications.

Grocery prices remain top concern for Washington consumers amid rising costs

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Groceries have emerged as the most challenging expense for Washington residents, according to the latest WAFOOD survey.

Disney retracts DEI initiatives after legal pressure from America First Legal

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

The Walt Disney Company has decided to withdraw from several of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives following pressure from America First Legal (AFL).

America First Legal reveals Colorado officials downplayed threat of Venezuelan gang

America First Legal (AFL) has released documents from the Aurora, Colorado Police Department revealing that local officials downplayed the threat posed by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).

Lawsuit filed against Trans-Siberian Orchestra over alleged workplace harassment

America First Legal (AFL), along with the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) and Murphy Ball Stratton LLP, has initiated legal proceedings against Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Inc. (TSO) and other related entities in a Texas state district court.

Aiken man pleads guilty in $20 million bank fraud conspiracy

Cody Lee Anderson, a 37-year-old resident of Aiken, has admitted to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Documents claim early White House role in Trump prosecution

America First Legal (AFL) has released documents suggesting the Biden White House's involvement in the prosecution of former President Trump over classified documents.

Small business leader opposes Washington State minimum wage increase bills

Patrick Connor, the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), is set to present testimony today against Senate Bill 5578 before the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee in Olympia, Washington.

Rocky Mount man sentenced to two decades for drug-related charges

A Rocky Mount man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for firearm possession related to drug trafficking and bribery of a public official.

Tennessee man receives ten-year sentence for attempted child enticement

A Tiptonville, Tennessee man, Jerry Braddy, 45, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for the attempted enticement of a minor.

Illegal immigrant convicted for Midwest elder fraud scheme involving over $400K

A jury in East St. Louis, Illinois, has convicted Nirav B. Patel, a 44-year-old Indian citizen, for his role in a fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across the Midwest.

Washington confirms first avian flu case in Mason County

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) in Mason County.

Federal gun charges lead to multiple indictments and sentences in Georgia

New indictments have been returned in the Southern District of Georgia, alleging illegal firearm possession by felons.

Braddock man indicted for illegal firearm possession after previous felony convictions

A Braddock resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for allegedly violating federal firearms laws.

Enfield man receives 25-year sentence for child pornography offenses