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Mace unveils amendment limiting Congress, judges to natural-born citizens

Mace proposed a constitutional amendment to bar naturalized citizens from several federal offices.

Mace unveils amendment limiting Congress, judges to natural-born citizens
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Rep. Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment barring naturalized U.S. citizens from serving in Congress, as federal judges or in Senate-confirmed positions. Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar condemned the proposal.

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Representative proposing a constitutional amendment

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Ilhan Omar
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Representative singled out by Mace as an example in support of the proposal

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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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