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 & Immigration
Julie Kirchner
Senior Advisor, Homeland Security & Immigration
Kristen Ziccarelli
Director of Civilizational Action
Kassidy Scott
Policy Analyst, Homeland Security & Immigration
Tony H. Pham, Esq.
Senior Fellow, Homeland Security & Immigration
Emilio Gonzalez
Senior Fellow, Homeland Security & Immigration
Latest
Expert Insights
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April 1, 2026
President Trump’s Actions to Protect America by Ensuring Pay for TSA Officers During DHS Shutdown Are Legal and Constitutional
In the face of a prolonged shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), President Donald J. Trump took decisive action to protect the American people and support the frontline officers who secure the Nation’s airports.
Statement
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March 24, 2026
Senseless Murder of Virginia Mother by Illegal Alien Exposes Immigration Failures
Richmond, VA—On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Ashley Hayek, Executive Vice President at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), along with other leaders and members of the community, attended a press conference in front of the Virginia Governor's office regarding the brutal murder of Stephanie Nicole Minter, a beloved mother, daughter, and sister. She was murdered by an illegal alien.
Litigation
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March 18, 2026
Letter to Commonwealth’s Attorney Descano
We write with serious concern regarding recent reports about charging and plea decisions in Fairfax County that appear to reflect a troubling pattern of leniency toward repeat and violent offenders, with devastating consequences for public safety.
Litigation
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March 18, 2026
Letter to District Attorney Clark
Re: Soft-on-Crime Policies and the Latest Harm to Retail Workers and Owners
Op-Ed
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March 17, 2026
Tenn. Takes a More Active Role in Immigration Enforcement
For too long, states have taken a passive approach to immigration enforcement – deferring almost entirely to the federal government even as the consequences of illegal immigration increasingly fall on state budgets, schools, hospitals and law enforcement agencies.
Topics
- Rural Prosperity
- Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- The Courts
- Government Weaponization
- Law & Order
- Work & Jobs
- American Dream
- 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
- Faith & Religious Liberty
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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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