Policy Priorities
Strengthen America’s border security and immigration policies
Support counterterrorism efforts
Create and maintain a strong physical and digital infrastructure
Defend against foreign influence
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.
Team
The Honorable Chad Wolf
Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer & Chair, Center for Homeland Security & Immigration
Robert Law
Director, Center for Homeland Security and Immigration & Senior Editor
Kristen Ziccarelli
Director of Production and Policy Analyst, Center for Homeland Security and Immigration
Alex Zemek
Senior Fellow, Center for Homeland Security & Immigration
Latest
Statement
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April 16, 2024
AFPI Urges the Senate to Hold Impeachment Trial for Secretary Mayorkas
Washington D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement urging the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty by holding a thorough impeachment trial for Secretary Mayorkas:
Commentary
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April 11, 2024
Analysis: Senate Process 101 for Impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives has initiated impeachment proceedings more than 60 times, while the U.S. Senate has held 21 impeachment trials. Eight officials, all federal judges, have been convicted by the U.S. Senate and removed from office.
Expert Insights
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April 11, 2024
America First Visits Hungary
During a recent trip to Hungary, I represented the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) to gain firsthand insight into that country’s effective border security policies.
Statement
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March 7, 2024
America First Policy Institute Calls for Swift Passage of the Laken Riley Act
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of DHS, supporting Congressman Mike Collins’s (GA-10) bill, H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, which was passed by the House and is now awaiting the Senate:
Fact Sheet
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March 6, 2024
Breaking Down the Surge of Chinese Nationals Illegally Coming to the U.S.
Nationwide and Southern Border “Encounters” of Chinese Illegal Aliens (FY12-FY24 ytd.)
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The Border Crisis: Is the Law Being Faithfully Executed?
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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 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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