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.
Team
The Honorable Chad Wolf
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Chair of AFPI’s Center for Homeland Security & Immigration
Cooper Smith
Director of Communications and Advisor to the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration
Kristen Ziccarelli
Director of Global Coalitions and Senior Policy Analyst for Homeland Security & Immigration
Tony H. Pham, Esq.
Senior Fellow, Center for Homeland Security and Immigration
Emilio Gonzalez
Senior Fellow, Homeland Security and Immigration
Kassidy Scott
Policy Analyst, Homeland Security and Immigration
Latest
Expert Insights
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August 7, 2025
Stopping Chinese Fentanyl Requires a New Approach
Today, Americans face a silent but deadly invasion across our southern border. Fentanyl is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans every year. This crisis is not merely a public health emergency; it is a national and homeland security threat of the highest order. The root cause of this scourge lies not at the border but in China, where fentanyl precursors and the financing that fuels their production originate. A bold and innovative strategy is needed to counter this threat.
Op-Ed
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August 2, 2025
I’m a Vietnamese Refugee. We Are Proud to Speak the Language of Our New Home as All Immigrants Should
After the fall of Saigon in 1975, waves of South Vietnamese refugees fled to the United States, seeking freedom and safety. About 125,000 refugees were airlifted initially, with upwards of 800,000 refugees fleeing in the years following – many of whom ended up settling in the U.S. As of 2017, Vietnamese-Americans comprise approximately 3% of America’s immigrants, and represent the sixth-largest foreign-born population.
Issue Brief
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August 1, 2025
Enhancing National Security & Public Safety Through 287g
Fact Sheet
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July 21, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Makes Historic Investments in Border Security and Immigration Enforcement
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) unlocks billions of dollars to accelerate border security and enhance immigration enforcement operations.
Op-Ed
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July 19, 2025
Trump’s Gold Card: An Immigration Plan for an American Golden Age
A core tenet of the America First movement is that policies should primarily benefit hardworking American citizens, not foreign interests or globalist elites. President Donald Trump’s proposed Gold Card immigration program, if implemented properly, would serve as an America First model to leverage the strengths of the U.S. economy while reducing the national debt, creating new jobs, and ensuring that only those who truly contribute to our nation can live and work here. Additionally, the Gold Card must avoid common flaws of some current visa programs, including fraud, national security risks, and visa overstays — one of the primary drivers of illegal immigration.
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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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