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Lawmakers Forcefully Reject Bid To Bar Naturalized Citizens From Political Offices

Krishnamoorthi called the proposal a betrayal of American ideals and argued that citizenship should not be measured by birthplace.

Lawmakers Forcefully Reject Bid To Bar Naturalized Citizens From Political Offices
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a proposed constitutional amendment that would bar naturalized citizens from several federal offices, drawing public criticism from Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar.

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Mace Proposes Amendment Restricting Naturalized Citizens From Federal Office

Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment that would bar naturalized citizens from certain federal offices, and Raja Krishnamoorthi criticized the proposal. Outlets also report objections from other lawmakers. Center outlets foreground criticism of the proposal, including Krishnamoorthi’s denunciation; some also cover his remarks on anti-Muslim and antisemitic hate. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Mace’s loyalty rationale and characterize critics’ responses as attacks.

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