Mace targets Squad Dem with proposed constitutional ban on foreign-born lawmakers
Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed a constitutional amendment that would require members of Congress and other federal officials to be natural-born citizens. This proposal could impact over a dozen naturalized citizens currently serving in Congress. Mace argues that foreign-born members may have divided loyalties and emphasizes the need for leaders who prioritize American interests.
- ▪Mace's proposal would affect more than a dozen naturalized citizens currently serving in Congress.
- ▪The amendment aims to require members of Congress, federal judges, and other Senate-confirmed appointees to be natural-born citizens.
- ▪Mace specifically criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, citing concerns about loyalty among foreign-born officials.
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Politics Mace targets Squad Dem with proposed constitutional ban on foreign-born lawmakers Mace's proposal would affect more than a dozen naturalized citizens currently serving in Congress, including several Republicans By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 20, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rand Paul: We have so many people abusing our system Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., discusses a proposal to end birthright citizenship on 'The Will Cain Show.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Under the U.S. Constitution, anyone who is not a "natural-born citizen" is barred from becoming president or vice president.
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