PRESS RELEASES

February 10, 2026

New White Paper Lays Out National Security Concerns with ICE’s Surge

January 28, 2026

Changes are Needed to Maintain Trust and Ensure Accountability in DHS

December 16, 2025

50 Leaders Bring Executive Branch Experience to National Security and Immigration

December 2, 2025

National Security Leaders’ Statement on National Guard Shooting

November 26, 2025

Concerns Raised Over Plans to Re-Evaluate Lawfully Admitted Refugees

November 21, 2025

Mission Shifts Toward Immigration Enforcement Risk Weakening U.S. National Security

November 7, 2025

CNSI Leaders Applaud DHS Action to Modernize Border Security Through Biometric Air Entry/Exit System

November 3, 2025

CNSI Leader Warns New Refugee Cap Weakens U.S. Global Leadership and National Security

October 9, 2025

CNSI Leader Calls for Congressional Action as Dreamers Face Increased Uncertainty

October 3, 2025

National Security Experts Warn that H-1B Visa Program Changes Will Undermine U.S. Competitiveness and Security

September 18, 2025

National Security Leader Calls for Visa Reform Following Hyundai Plant Raid

August 26, 2025

Council on National Security and Immigration Endorses Reintroduction of Afghan Adjustment Act

July 8, 2025

CNSI Urges Action on Immigration Reforms After Passage of Enforcement Funding in Reconciliation Package Copy

May 28, 2025

National Security Leaders Warn: Visa Delays and Policy Disputes Risk Undermining International Student Programs

May 5, 2025

Council on National Security and Immigration Urges Administration to Uphold Due Process in Use of Alien Enemies Act

April 17, 2025

Council on National Security and Immigration Urges Administration to Uphold Commitments to Afghan Allies

April 9, 2025

CNSI Encouraged by Continuation of Key Programs Protecting Afghans and Ukrainians, Urges Passage of Afghan Adjustment Legislation

March 17, 2025

National Security leader Calls on the Trump Administration to Reaffirm Its Commitment to the Uniting for Ukraine Program

March 13, 2025

Council on National Security and Immigration Praises Jordan’s Willingness to Tackle Immigration Reforms

March 11, 2025

Council on National Security and Immigration Urges Trump Administration to Exempt Afghan SIV Holders from New Travel Restrictions

March 10, 2025

Council on National Security and Immigration Remains Committed to Expert-driven Solutions

January 16, 2025

For Our Security: Leaders Recommend Policies for Trump Administration, New Congress

October 10, 2024

National Security Leaders’ Statement on Foiled Election Day Attack

August 13, 2024

National Security Leaders Available for Interviews Ahead of Anniversary of Afghanistan Withdrawal

June 27, 2024

National Security Leaders Weigh In before Presidential Debate

June 5, 2024

CNSI Leaders Welcome Executive Focus on Border Security, Call on Congress for Long-term Legislative Solutions

May 8, 2024

Council on National Security and Immigration Leaders Call for a Permanent Solution for Dreamers, like the Passage of the DREAM Act or Similar Legislation

May 1, 2024

National Security White Paper: Immigration Gives U.S. an Edge over China, Russia

April 1, 2024

National Security Leaders Thank Co-sponsors of Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act

March 23, 2024

National Security Leaders Encouraged by the Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill

February 13, 2024

National Security Leaders Urge Senators to Vote Against Mayorkas Impeachment

February 6, 2024

National Security Leaders Urge Senate to Pass Bipartisan Border Deal

February 6, 2024

National Security Leaders: Impeaching Secretary Mayorkas Won’t Solve Border Security Challenges

January 10, 2024

National Security Leaders: The Southern Border Needs Legislative Solutions — Not Impeachment Proceedings

January 5, 2024

National Security Leaders Release Policy Recommendations for Senate Border Negotiations

December 20, 2023

White Paper: Keeping Our Promise – The Afghan Adjustment Act Strengthens Our National Security

December 8, 2023

National Security Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Return to the Negotiating Table, Work Together on Border Policy

November 30, 2023

National Security Leader Praises Congressional Border Policy Negotiations Seeking Sensible Reforms

November 13, 2023

National Security Leaders: Impeaching Secretary Mayorkas Would Harm America’s Security

November 1, 2023

White Paper: National Security Depends on Leveraging Immigration to Strengthen Workforce

September 13, 2023

Council on National Security and Immigration Calls for a Permanent Solution for Dreamers

August 14, 2023

National Security Leader Calls for Congressional Action Ahead of Anniversary of Afghanistan Withdrawal

July 28, 2023

National Security Leaders Send Letter Urging Congressional Leaders to Pass the Newly Reintroduced Afghan Adjustment Act

July 14, 2023

National Security Leader Reacts to Report on Terrorist Watchlist Errors

July 14, 2023

National Security Leader and Afghanistan Veteran Calls on Congress to Pass Afghan Adjustment Act

May 10, 2023

National Security Leaders' Statement on House Border Bill

February 16, 2023

National Security Leader Applauds Policy Update Protecting Documented Dreamers

December 14, 2022

National Security Leader Statement Urging Passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act

December 9, 2022

‘Crucial Progress’: National Security Leaders Support Bipartisan Border Security & Immigration Framework Effort

November 3, 2022

National Security Leaders Release White Paper Promoting Secure, Humane Border Security System

November 1, 2022

National Security Leaders Release White Paper Highlighting Difference Between Trafficking, Smuggling

October 5, 2022

CNSI Statement on the 5th Circuit DACA Decision

August 25, 2022

Council on National Security and Immigration Statement on New DACA Regulations

August 10, 2022

National Security Leaders Available for Interview Ahead of Anniversary of Afghanistan Withdrawal

July 28, 2022

CNSI: Amendment to Protect Documented Dreamers Good for National Security

July 19, 2022

CNSI: U.S. and Mexico Take Step in Right Direction to Address Challenges at the Border

July 12, 2022

CNSI Supports NDAA Amendment to Streamline Green Cards for STEM Ph.D.s

June 28, 2022

CNSI Statement on the Human Smuggling Tragedy in Texas

June 13, 2022

National Security Leaders: Pass a Permanent Solution for Dreamers

May 11, 2022

Council on National Security and Immigration Statement on Title 42

May 9, 2022

CNSI Leaders Urge Congress to Include Provisions in Competition Bill to Better Recruit and Retain STEM Talent

May 2, 2022

Council on National Security and Immigration Applauds “Uniting for Ukraine” Program

March 18, 2022

CNSI Leaders Call for U.S. Action to Support and Resettle Ukrainian Refugees

March 10, 2022

The Council on National Security and Immigration (CNSI) marks its first year and signs on to a broad push for specific immigration reforms

February 24, 2022

Ukrainians in U.S. Need TPS or DED, National Security Leaders Say

February 9, 2022

CNSI Leaders Support Rep. Salazar’s Strong Effort on Immigration Reform

February 4, 2022

National Security Leaders Applaud Immigration Provisions in America COMPETES Act

January 21, 2022

National Security Leaders Praise Policy Changes to Increase Competitiveness

December 7, 2021

CNSI Leaders Praise Senate Confirmation of Chief Magnus as Commissioner of CBP

November 3, 2021

National Security Leaders Counter Misinformation, Underscore Facts Surrounding Afghan Resettlement

November 3, 2021

National Security Leader: Senate Should Confirm Magnus Quickly

November 2, 2021

National Security Leaders Send Letter to All U.S. Governors Countering Misinformation, Underscoring Facts Surrounding Afghan Resettlement

October 1, 2021

National Security Leaders Counter Misinformation, Underscore Facts Surrounding Afghan Resettlement

September 22, 2021

CNSI Leaders Release White Paper Highlighting the Need for Immigrant STEM Workers

September 22, 2021

RELEASE: National Security Leaders Praise Administration's Plans to Increase Refugee Gap - With Caveats

August 24, 2021

Experts Lay Out Priorities for Afghan Evacuation, Resettlement

August 18, 2021

National Security Leaders Call for Swift Withdrawal of Afghan Women; Support Bipartisan Senate Letter

August 16, 2021

CNSI Leaders Call on the Administration to Safely Evacuate All Afghan Allies Immediately

July 28, 2021

National Security Leaders Call on Senate to Expedite CBP Commissioner Hearing

July 22, 2021

CNSI Praises ALLIES Act Vote, Calls for Accelerated Evacuation of Afghan Allies

July 20, 2021

CNSI Leaders Call on Congress to Enact Permanent Solutions for Dreamers

June 25, 2021

National Security Leaders Call on VP Harris and Congress to Back Immigration Policy Solutions

June 24, 2021

National Security Leader Rick "Ozzie" Nelson Statement on Plans to Evacuate Afghan Allies

May 27, 2021

National Security Leaders Call on the Biden Administration to Evacuate Our Afghan Allies

May 26, 2021

Urgent CNSI Letter to President Biden: Evacuate our Afghan Allies

May 3, 2021

CNSI Leaders Commend Decision to Raise Refugee Cap

April 22, 2021

National Security Leaders Call for President Biden to Raise the Refugee Ceiling Now

April 21, 2021

CNSI Letter to President Biden: Raise the Refugee Ceiling Now

April 17, 2021

National Security Leaders React to the Biden Administration's Direction for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

March 23, 2021

Border Experts Discuss Their Solutions, Not Slogans to Address the Situation at the Southern Border

March 16, 2021

CNSI Holds First Press Conference to Discuss the Situation at the Southern Border and the Need for Immigration Reform

March 9, 2021