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[quote=Anonymous]Here's a quick deep dive into America First Legal Foundation, the nonprofit Stephen Miller founded which played a role in this case by alleging UVA was non-compliant with anti-DEI directives. Stephen Miller is still its president. If you already thought Miller plays an oversized role in our government, now we have confirmation that he is even more powerful since he has his own legal nonprofit that can go after his pet causes. Totally normal, right?

America First Legal Foundation (AFL) is a conservative 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2021 by Stephen Miller.  Based in Washington, D.C., AFL focuses on litigation to challenge perceived left-leaning policies, particularly those associated with the Biden administration, emphasizing administrative law and executive overreach. Its mission is to promote the rule of law, defend constitutional rights, and counter what it describes as "anti-American" policies, including issues related to immigration, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and free speech.

Leadership:

-Stephen Miller: Founder and President
-Gene Hamilton: Vice President and General Counsel, previously a Department of Justice official under Trump.
-Matthew Whitaker: Executive Director, former Acting U.S. Attorney General.
-Board of Directors: Includes notable Trump administration figures like Mark Meadows (former White House Chief of Staff).
-Staff: AFL operates with a small legal team (fewer than 10 lawyers), relying on external conservative law firms like Consovoy McCarthy and Jonathan Mitchell’s Austin-based office for high-profile cases.

*AFL has filed over 100 legal actions, including lawsuits and FOIA requests, targeting:

DEI Programs: AFL has challenged DEI initiatives at universities and corporations, alleging they violate civil rights laws by discriminating against certain groups (e.g., white males). It played a key role in pressuring the University of Virginia to dismantle its DEI programs, citing non-compliance with Title VI.

*Immigration Policies: AFL joined Texas in suing the Biden administration over border enforcement, arguing that policies exposed Americans to health risks. It also challenged debt relief for minority farmers under the American Rescue Plan Act, securing a 2021 injunction.

*Voter and Election Issues: AFL filed FOIA requests to investigate voter registration plans under Biden’s Executive Order 14019 and pursued legal efforts over alleged voter fraud in the 2022 elections.

*Corporate Practices: AFL has targeted companies like Disney, Nike, and the NFL, claiming their diversity policies discriminate. It also sent cease-and-desist letters to firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers for alleged illegal racial preferences.

*Government Transparency: AFL has sued agencies like the DOJ, FBI, and Department of State to obtain records, including those related to COVID-19 drug suppression, Biden’s policies, and FBI investigations.

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