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.

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News Release | January 20, 2025

America First Policy Institute Announces New Research on the FTO Designation for Mexican Cartels

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) released new research on the designation of Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

Fact Sheet | January 20, 2025

Arming America to Win: Designating the Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)

The Mexican cartels are widely recognized as transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) with partners at various levels of Mexican governance. In the past several years, the cartels have become more financially enriched and empowered to carry out organized crime, including mass human trafficking across the Southern border.

Fact Sheet | January 15, 2025

Combating the Impacts of Illegal Immigration in Indiana

According to a study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), illegal aliens and their children cost Indiana $921 million in 2023, with each illegal alien costing the state $4,451.

Fact Sheet | January 15, 2025

Combating the Impacts of Illegal Immigration in Arizona

According to a study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), illegal aliens and their children cost Arizona $3.2 billion in 2023, with each illegal alien costing the state $5,230.

Fact Sheet | January 15, 2025

Combating the Impacts of Illegal Immigration in Alabama

According to a study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), illegal aliens and their children cost Alabama $524 million in 2023, with each illegal alien costing the state $4,298.

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