A Maricopa County court ruled that the county must provide America First Legal (AFL) with a list of noncitizens registered to vote. This decision comes after AFL filed a lawsuit in August, arguing that Arizona’s public records law requires the release of this information. The court rejected arguments from the Arizona Secretary of State and a political science professor who claimed releasing the list could lead to violence.
A conservative group, America First Legal, has secured a legal victory against the Biden administration, forcing the CDC to halt the deletion of employee emails. This comes after allegations that the CDC systematically deletes most employee emails 30 days after their departure, potentially violating the Federal Records Act. The win marks another instance of scrutiny toward the CDC and its influence in public health policy.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Justice Department is facing scrutiny over allegations that some of its personnel harbor political biases against targets of their investigations. According to documents reviewed by Fox News Digital, several OIG attorneys have made substantial donations to Democratic candidates and liberal organizations. These include Deborah Falk Zerwitz, who has donated $6,466 to Democrat-linked entities since 2007 and overseen the OIG’s investigation into the department’s 2020 probe into deaths in state-run nursing homes. America First Legal (AFL) has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the DOJ to investigate the alleged partisan bias within the OIG. The organization argues that such biases undermine public trust and respect for government institutions. The OIG has defended its work as objective and fact-based, citing its reports on FISA abuses and Operation Fast and Furious. However, critics like AFL executive director Gene Hamilton believe that the OIG’s alleged political affiliations compromise its ability to serve as an impartial watchdog.
The Biden administration has agreed to disband the Homeland Intelligence Experts Group, following a lawsuit alleging violations of federal law. The group, announced by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in September, comprised private-sector figures tasked with providing perspectives on national security. Critics argued it lacked neutrality, citing the involvement of former intelligence officials accused of partisanship. The lawsuit, filed by America First Legal, alleged bias and noncompliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. As part of the settlement, DHS will wind down the group within 30 days and release meeting agendas and minutes within 15 days. AFL hailed the outcome as a victory while DHS maintains its position that the group did not violate the law.
