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Nancy Mace Wants to Update the Constitution to Knock Naturalized Citizens Out of Congress

Mace introduced a constitutional resolution that would bar naturalized citizens from Congress and the federal judiciary.

Nancy Mace Wants to Update the Constitution to Knock Naturalized Citizens Out of Congress
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
Jezebel
May 21, 2026
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Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a joint resolution to bar naturalized citizens from serving in Congress or as federal judges. The article reports that Mace singled out several naturalized lawmakers and quotes members criticizing her proposal.

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Introduced a constitutional resolution restricting naturalized citizens from serving in Congress or as federal judges.

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Naturalized representative who said patriotism is measured by service, not birthplace.

Naturalized representative singled out by Mace who criticized the resolution.

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned as the person who tapped Vance to lead a fraud initiative.

Representative who criticized Mace's resolution and called Mace racist and unstable.

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President who said the Justice Department was looking into alleged immigration fraud by Omar.

Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Naturalized representative singled out by Mace and the subject of earlier disputes and an announced Justice Department inquiry.

Shri Thanedar
D · MI-13

Naturalized representative singled out by Mace.

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Nancy Mace Proposes Natural-Born-Citizen Requirement for Federal Officials

Outlets agree Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment restricting naturalized citizens’ eligibility for several federal roles, including Congress. Left-leaning outlets stress criticism of the proposal, including its impact on naturalized lawmakers and possible political costs. Center outlets pair the proposed restrictions with lawmakers’ objections, while varying in how much they include Mace’s rationale. Right-leaning outlets give greater weight to Mace’s rationale and claims about naturalized officials, though some also report criticism.

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