U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace has proposed legislation that would bar foreign-born American citizens from serving in Congress, presidential cabinets, and as federal judges, arguing that such positions should be reserved exclusively for natural-born citizens.
According to Mace, the proposal is aimed at protecting national loyalty and ensuring that top government officials place the interests of the United States above all else. She claimed that some naturalized citizens serving in government may hold divided loyalties between America and their countries of origin.
The proposed measure would affect lawmakers from both major political parties, including Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal, Ted Lieu, Bernie Moreno, and Young Kim, among others who immigrated to the United States before becoming citizens.
“For too long we have allowed foreign-born members to hold seats in this government, while making clear their loyalty is not here. We see it every day,” Mace said while defending the proposal.
The proposal is expected to spark debate over constitutional rights, immigration, and the role of naturalized citizens in American politics.
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