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Issue Brief
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March 12, 2026
Reforming America’s Legal Immigration to a Merit-Based System
The U.S. has one of the most generous immigration systems in the world, admitting approximately 1.1 million legal immigrants annually (DHS Statistical Yearbooks, Table 6). However, under our current system, most legal immigrants are selected based on family connections, or even random chance, rather than merit. This is because the current system, created by the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, contains far more opportunities for immediate-family and extended-family immigration than immigration based on skills or merit.
Fact Sheet
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March 10, 2026
Tennessee’s Immigration Package: A Model for the States
This comprehensive immigration legislative package positions Tennessee as a leader in the fight to protect public safety, the rule of law, and economic opportunities for American citizens.
Statement
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March 6, 2026
AFPI Applauds Unanimous SCOTUS Ruling to Uphold Immigration Court Asylum Decisions
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Chief Legal Affairs Officer Leigh Ann O’Neill in support of the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of the United States which affirmed that federal courts must defer to immigration judges on asylum decisions unless they find substantial evidence to the contrary.
Statement
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March 6, 2026
AFPI Experts Applaud Indiana Governor Mike Braun for Signing SB 76 into Law
Washington, D.C.—The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) applauds Indiana Governor Mike Braun for signing Senate Bill 76 into law, marking a major step forward for immigration enforcement and the protection of American workers in the Hoosier State. With SB 76 now enacted, Indiana joins a growing number of states strengthening anti-sanctuary policies by pursuing stronger cooperation with federal immigration authorities and tougher consequences for those who undermine the rule of law.
Statement
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February 27, 2026
Religious Liberty Includes the Right to Worship in Peace
Washington, D.C.— Today, following reports that approximately 30 individuals were arrested after disrupting a church service in Minnesota, Dr. Richard Rogers, Vice Chair of American Values at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement: “Today, churches across America can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the law will be enforced and houses of worship will be protected by the highest levels of government. No faith community should feel abandoned when their sanctuaries are targeted.
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