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Mace Introduces Resolution for Constitutional Amendment to Ban Foreign-born Naturalized Citizens From Congress, Judgeships, Etc.

Mace introduced a resolution proposing to bar naturalized citizens from Congress, federal judgeships and certain other offices.

Mace Introduces Resolution for Constitutional Amendment to Ban Foreign-born Naturalized Citizens From Congress, Judgeships, Etc.
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Representative Nancy Mace introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would bar naturalized citizens from Congress, federal judgeships and certain other offices. The article supports Mace’s proposal and portrays naturalized lawmakers and judges as threats, relying heavily on accusations and partisan characterizations.

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Representative who introduced the proposed constitutional amendment

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Representative who criticized Mace’s proposed amendment

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose lawsuits and administration action are mentioned in connection with judges

Former president whose appointees are identified among the federal judges discussed

Representative mentioned as another naturalized member cited in the article

Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Representative cited by Mace as an example supporting the proposed restriction

Shri Thanedar
D · MI-13

Representative who responded to Mace’s proposal

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president whose appointees are identified among the federal judges discussed

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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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