Nancy Mace unveils legislation to ban naturalized citizens – like Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar – from serving in Congress
Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced legislation to prohibit naturalized citizens from serving in Congress and other federal positions. The proposal specifically targets representatives Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal, and Shri Thanedar, claiming their loyalty is not to America. Critics, including Jayapal, have condemned the resolution as xenophobic and racist, arguing it undermines the contributions of immigrants to the country.
- ▪Nancy Mace's legislation aims to ban foreign-born US citizens from serving in Congress.
- ▪The proposed amendment would impose the same citizenship standards required for the President and Vice President.
- ▪Critics argue the resolution is narrow-minded and ignores the contributions of immigrants to America.
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Politics Nancy Mace unveils legislation to ban naturalized citizens – like Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar – from serving in Congress By Victor Nava Published May 20, 2026, 6:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) unveiled legislation Wednesday aiming to ban foreign-born US citizens from serving in Congress and other high levels of the federal government. The South Carolina congresswoman singled out Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Shri Thanedar (D-Ill.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) in announcing her joint resolution to add an amendment to the US Constitution that would prohibit naturalized US citizens from becoming federal judges, holding Senate-confirmed positions or serving in the House or Senate.
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