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 Production and Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Homeland Security and Immigration
Latest
Statement
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April 17, 2025
Bob Unanue & Chad Wolf Reject Political Hypocrisy & the Open Border Policies of the Left
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Bob Unanue, Chair of the AFPI’s Hispanic Leadership Coalition, and Chad Wolf, Executive Vice President and Chair of the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration:
Statement
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April 15, 2025
AFPI Congratulates Daniel Noboa on Presidential Election Victory in Ecuador
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Chad Wolf, Chair of the Center for Homeland Security & Immigration (CHSI) and Josh Trevino, Senior Fellow at the Western Hemisphere Initiative (WHI) regarding Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s re-election to a second term.
Issue Brief
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April 14, 2025
Unfettered Illegal Immigration’s Crushing Burden on New Jersey
It may surprise many Americans that the Statue of Liberty, long associated with New York and which has welcomed millions of immigrants as the first landmark signifying of a new life in the United States, is—in fact—located within New Jersey’s state boundaries.
Statement
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April 7, 2025
Former Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Applauds Supreme Court Upholding Use of Alien Enemies Act
Op-Ed
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March 27, 2025
Privatize the TSA: 3 steps to better service and enhanced security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been the cornerstone of U.S. aviation security since its establishment in the wake of 9/11. During that time, it has been subject to much criticism – at times fair, at times not. Despite its imperfections, the men and women of TSA have achieved their mandate of securing the U.S. transportation sector for more than 20 years.
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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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AFPI Speaker Series: The Systematic Dismantling of American Border Security ft. Rep. Jim Jordan
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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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