Chad Wolf on Sheriffs Protecting Undocumented Migrants: A National Security Threat?

Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf warns that certain local sheriffs’ decisions to shield undocumented immigrants are effectively undermining federal immigration enforcement and the integrity of U.S. border policy. In the interview, Wolf outlines how this trend creates confusion among law enforcement agencies, emboldens smugglers, and challenges the rule of law.

Wolf argues that while sheriffs may aim to serve their communities, their policies risk letting illegal crossings go unchecked, creating safe havens for migrants and criminal actors alike. He stresses that effective immigration policy requires a unified chain of command led by federal agencies like DHS, CBP, and ICE to maintain national sovereignty and public safety.