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America First Victory? Proposed New Amendment Bars Foreign-Born From Power

Mace introduced a resolution proposing that natural-born citizenship be required for several federal offices.

America First Victory? Proposed New Amendment Bars Foreign-Born From Power
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would require natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and certain federal officials. Mace cited Rep. Ilhan Omar in support of the proposal; the author says it is unlikely to advance but argues it is a good idea.

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Nancy Mace Proposes Natural-Born Citizenship Requirement for Federal Offices

Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and certain other federal offices. Center outlets foreground criticism and the proposal’s potential effects on representation, giving critics more detail than supporters. Right-leaning outlets focus on eligibility and Mace’s rationale, with some presenting the measure as protecting American interests and another casting critics’ responses as attacks.

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