MISSION

  • Sovereign America exists to secure our borders, defeat the cartels, and restore law and order. By aligning state and federal enforcement, ending sanctuary cities, and reforming immigration, we will protect America’s sovereignty and safety for generations to come.

Focus Areas / Policy Pillars

  • Secure the Border for Good
    End the chaos at our southern border through physical barriers, advanced technology, and empowered enforcement.
  • End Sanctuary Cities
    No city should shield those who break our laws. States must restore the rule of law by prohibiting sanctuary policies that harbor criminal activity and undermine federal enforcement.
  • Defeat the Cartels
    Drug and human trafficking organizations threaten our communities every day. We must dismantle cartel operations through joint state–federal action and international accountability.
  • Reform the Broken Immigration System
    Prioritize merit-based legal immigration that strengthens our economy and upholds the integrity of citizenship.
  • Rebuild an Accountable U.S.–Mexico Partnership
    Leverage trade, security, and diplomatic tools to ensure Mexico is a true partner in stopping illegal immigration, combating cartels, and protecting American sovereignty.

Team

The Honorable Chad Wolf

Chair, Homeland Security & Immigration

Bella Grabowski

Sovereign and Strong America Campaign Director

Cooper Smith

Director, Homeland Security & Immigration

Kristen Ziccarelli

Director of Civilizational Action

Kassidy Scott

Policy Analyst, Homeland Security & Immigration

Tony H. Pham, Esq.

Senior Fellow, Homeland Security & Immigration

Emilio Gonzalez

Senior Fellow, Homeland Security & Immigration

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Op-Ed | April 18, 2026

Privatize the TSA to Avoid the Next Airport Mess

Millions of Americans pass through airport security every day — but following numerous DHS shutdowns, travelers increasingly face longer lines, staffing shortages, and uncertain security protocols. These realities raise a fundamental question: Is there a more resilient model of airport security that would benefit American travelers?
Statement | April 17, 2026

AFPI Applauds New Mexico Supreme Court Decision Upholding Otero County Agreement

Washington, D.C.—The America First Policy Institute (AFPI)’s Executive Director of New Mexico, Vince Torres, released the following statement regarding the New Mexico Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to uphold Otero County’s agreement with federal immigration authorities to operate an Immigrant and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

Statement | April 15, 2026

AFPI Celebrates Wins in the WFTC on Tax Day

On Tax Day 2026, American families and workers are experiencing the impact of President Trump’s the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC). Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this historic legislation is delivering wins for working families, small businesses, parents, seniors and farmers across the Nation. AFPI commends President Trump and America First leaders in Congress for putting more money back in the hands of hardworking Americans.

Commentary | April 1, 2026

A Long-Awaited Course Correction on Migration in the European Parliament—But Will it be Enough?

On Thursday, the European Parliament delivered what many voters across the continent have been demanding for a decade: a decisive shift toward immigration enforcement and restriction. By a 389–206 margin, lawmakers advanced a new return regulation aimed at replacing the widely criticized 2008 directive, under which only about 20% of return orders were actually carried out.
Expert Insights | April 1, 2026

President Trump’s Actions to Protect America by Ensuring Pay for TSA Officers During DHS Shutdown Are Legal and Constitutional

In the face of a prolonged shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), President Donald J. Trump took decisive action to protect the American people and support the frontline officers who secure the Nation’s airports.

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