Border & Immigration

Minnesota’s Unconstitutional Lawsuit Against DHS Has No Legal Basis and Must Be Dismissed

The state of Minnesota is suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But do they have a case? The Constitution and over 200 years of precedent are unambiguous: Minnesota has no legal right to prevent the lawful exercise of federal immigration authority.

AFPI Statement on New Jersey Sanctuary Bills and the Cost of Illegal Immigration

Trenton, NJ—The America First Policy Institute–New Jersey (AFPI-NJ) condemns the newly enacted state sanctuary policies and urges the advancement of policies that protect taxpayers and preserve the rule of law. Matthew T. Rooney, Executive Director of AFPI–New Jersey, issued the following statement in response to the recently passed legislation and a report detailing the fiscal impact of illegal immigration on New Jersey taxpayers:

America’s Student Visa Program Should Not Give China a Pass

With aggressive oversight, the Trump Administration has fundamentally changed the dynamic regarding student visas, implementing a series of much-needed, integrity-based measures. President Trump has made it clear that America will no longer allow foreign students to receive an American education while engaging in violence, spreading dangerous ideologies, or supporting entities that are hostile to America’s interests. President Trump also challenged elite American universities—which reap significant revenue from foreign students—to change their business practices to prioritize Americans.

Mayor Frey, ICE is not ‘sowing chaos.’ You are. Please resign.

Former Acting ICE Director and AFPI Sr. Fellow Tony Pham: Anti-ICE Rhetoric Must End Now 

AFPI Homeland Security and Immigration Senior Fellow and former Acting Director for Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tony Pham responds to growing anti-ICE protests in Minnesota.