“Without government, who would arrest your pastor for letting people sleep in his church during a snowstorm?”
Apr 19, 2024

We’ve brought you many stories of overreaching bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., whose actions infringe on your civil liberties. But the sad fact is that power-hungry bureaucrats aren’t limited to the federal government. They’re also in cities and states across the country. And because they can easily fly under the radar, the impact that they can […]

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Parents sue New York City to protect civil rights against government’s illegal searches
Apr 4, 2024

Note: This piece was updated on 4/5/2024 to include a link to AFPF’s brief. If the idea that government officials can threaten to take your children if you don’t allow them into your home based only on anonymous complaints sounds like something that would only happen in Moscow, I have some bad news for you. […]

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Government transparency: AFP’s and AFPF’s roles in holding government accountable
Mar 7, 2024

This week, the newsletter is authored by AFPF Policy Counsel Ryan Mulvey, whose name you might recognize from previous newsletters about administrative state reform. He’s also an expert in government transparency, so I’m delighted to have him author this newsletter in honor of Sunshine Week. – Casey In the early months of the pandemic, the […]

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Censorship by stealth: Can government officials censor speech by pressuring third parties to do it for them?
Feb 23, 2024

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 […]

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Loper Bright: A view from inside the Supreme Court
Jan 26, 2024

This year, I look forward to inviting more people to bring you insights into the causes they’re addressing. Today I’m pleased to introduce my colleague James Valvo, chief policy counsel at Americans for Prosperity Foundation. James is also the executive director of Cause of Action Institute, which is representing the fishermen in Loper Bright Enterprises […]

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Dr. King, author of the "Letter from Birmingham Jail," at the 1963 March on Washington.
Three astonishing details about MLK’s historic “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Jan 11, 2024

Happy New Year! I hope your 2024 is off to a great start. If you’re like most (or me anyway), you’ve still got winter decorations to take down. But don’t miss that the year begins with a celebration of a man whose name and work are forever proof of the power of free speech to […]

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‘A Plea for Free Speech in Boston’: A lesson from history
Dec 22, 2023

This might sound familiar. On December 3, an event was organized in Boston to oppose racial injustice. But a mob disrupted it, swarming the venue and shouting down the speaker until the event was shut down. Of course, you might be thinking. This is just another day at Harvard, or maybe MIT? However, this event […]

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Key Vote Alert: Vote YES on HR 6570 and NO on HR 6611
Dec 11, 2023

On behalf of Americans for Prosperity’s activists in all 50 states, I urge you to vote “YES” in support of H.R. 6570, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act, sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs and to vote “NO” in opposition of H.R. 6611, the FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023, sponsored by Rep. […]

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Celebrate freedom with this gift guide: Gift ideas for every Constitution-loving American!
Dec 8, 2023

If you follow me on social media, you know there are a few things I’m passionate about. Alabama football is life. (My condolences to FSU fans). Dressing is not the same as stuffing and does not get the praise and attention it deserves. It’s a Wonderful Life is not just the best Christmas movie – […]

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