Policy Priorities
SECURE THE BORDER
A nation without borders is no nation at all. At one time, physical border barriers were considered a commonsense and bipartisan approach to securing our homeland.END HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Human trafficking is extremely lucrative to those who seek to gain from enslaving others. It accounts for an estimated $150 billion in annual global profits and is far more prevalent than many realize.DEFEAT THE CARTELS
The Mexican drug cartels are public enemy #1 to the American people and they are trafficking a record number of migrants and fentanyl across the southern border.
The America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Center for Homeland Security & Immigration is devoted to protecting the American people, American interests, and the American way of life. Our “America First” approach requires an immigration system that prioritizes border security and the value of citizenship, a strong and persistent counter-terrorism effort, resiliency of our critical physical and digital infrastructure, and agility in the face of ever-shifting foreign threats and influence.
As our world becomes more complex, so do the threats we face. Terrorism remains a global reality, and America’s ability to prevent attacks in the United States is only as strong as its weakest link at any given moment. America’s enemies no longer need to physically come to our shores to hurt us in the digital age. Threats that strike at the heart of our infrastructure—and, therefore, our civilization—can be achieved with the touch of a button from anywhere in the world. In some cases, these threats are sponsored or shielded by foreign governments; in some cases, they are foreign governments. While these threats are omnipresent, courageous leadership at all levels of government and society is essential for success and security.
Team
The Honorable Chad Wolf
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Chair of AFPI’s Center for Homeland Security & Immigration
Cooper Smith
Director of Communications and Advisor to the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration
Kristen Ziccarelli
Director of Global Coalitions and Senior Policy Analyst for Homeland Security & Immigration
Tony H. Pham, Esq.
Senior Fellow, Center for Homeland Security and Immigration
Emilio Gonzalez
Senior Fellow, Homeland Security and Immigration
Kassidy Scott
Policy Analyst, Homeland Security and Immigration
Latest
Op-Ed
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June 12, 2025
Lawlessness In LA Hits Hispanics Hardest
Los Angeles is on fire—again. But this time, it’s not just another headline. It’s a gut punch to every hardworking, law-abiding Hispanic family who believed in the American dream, followed the rules, and came to this country the right way.
Op-Ed
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June 11, 2025
The West Is Finally Realizing the Ancient Truth That Open Borders Kill Nations
On June 1, Poland jolted the globalist movement, with Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian and defender of national heritage, winning the presidential race in a narrow but decisive victory. His win is not an outlier but part of a broader European trend, in which voters across the continent have increasingly supported leaders who promise to defend their national identity and borders.
Op-Ed
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June 10, 2025
How the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Supercharges Mass Deportation
“Mass deportation” was a rarely used phrase in the American political lexicon until President Trump promised that such an operation would be a key pillar of his second term. The idea of deporting millions of illegal aliens is both novel and historic – while at the same time an operational, communications, and financial challenge. Undoubtedly, the Biden administration’s willful and egregious open borders policies wreaked havoc on our nation and people. A historic failure demands an equally historic response.
Statement
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May 14, 2025
Chad F. Wolf Applauds Suspension of Live Animal Imports Through Southern Border
State Testimony
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May 14, 2025
Require Certain Construction Industry Employers to Use E-Verify
H.B. 246 would incorporate this solution into Ohio’s nonresidential construction industry—a backbone of our state’s infrastructure. AFPI wholeheartedly supports H.B. 246.
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The US Border Crisis and the American Solution to an International Problem
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Combating Fentanyl - The America First Action Plan
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Open Border, Closed Case: Chad Wolf Testifies Before House Committee on Homeland Security
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The Border Crisis: Is the Law Being Faithfully Executed?
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America First National Security Symposium
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AFPI Speaker Series: The Systematic Dismantling of American Border Security ft. Rep. Jim Jordan
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Chad Wolf joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the border crisis
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Chad Wolf joined Newsmax to discuss the Buffalo shooting and the latest on the border crisis
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Chad Wolf joined Fox & Friends to discuss the Buffalo shooting and the border crisis
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Chad Wolf joined Newsmax to discuss the record levels of drugs pouring across the border
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Chad Wolf joined Mornings with Maria to discuss the historic border crisis
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