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) 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
Chair, Homeland Security & Immigration
Cooper Smith
Director, Homeland Security and Immigration
Kristen Ziccarelli
Director of Civilizational Action
Kassidy Scott
Policy Analyst, Homeland Security and Immigration
Tony H. Pham, Esq.
Senior Fellow, Homeland Security and Immigration
Emilio Gonzalez
Senior Fellow, Homeland Security and Immigration
Latest
Commentary
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January 15, 2026
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.
Explainer
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January 13, 2026
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.
Op-Ed
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January 9, 2026
Mayor Frey, ICE is not ‘sowing chaos.’ You are. Please resign.
State Model Policy
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December 4, 2025
Removal Roadmap: How States Can Fuel Immigration Enforcement
With the border largely secure under President Trump’s leadership, elected officials at all levels of government must now turn their legislative and executive priorities towards the removal of illegal aliens, especially those with criminal records, final orders of removal, or affiliations with criminal organizations. While the administration has realized remarkable progress on removals, with nearly 550,000 deportations at the time of writing, the historic achievement of a genuine mass deportation remains a challenge that requires meaningful action at all levels of government.
Op-Ed
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November 20, 2025
Homeland Security’s Bloated ‘Intelligence’ Office Is Costing Taxpayers $348 Million Every Year
In the aftermath of 9/11, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was a bold attempt to unify fragmented defenses against terrorism. One of its most forward-thinking — and controversial –– projects was the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), designed as DHS’s bridge to the broader Intelligence Community (IC). The goal was to ensure intelligence flows seamlessly between the Intelligence Community and federal, state, and local law enforcement as well as critical industry partners, to prevent another attack enabled by dots left unconnected.
Topics
- Rural Prosperity
- Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- The Courts
- Government Weaponization
- Law & Order
- Work & Jobs
- American Only Elections
- Clean Votes
- Secure Elections
- Big Tech & Censorship
- Budget, Spending, & Taxes
- Government De-Regulation
- Public Health
- Border & Immigration
- Human Trafficking
- Asia
- Europe
- Defense
- Israel & the Middle East
- The Western Hemisphere
- Marriage, Family, & Children
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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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