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Mace’s Verified Deport Call Sparks Natural-Born Citizenship Bill

6/17/2026

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Snopes confirmed Rep. Nancy Mace’s June 2026 X post calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s deportation was authentic.
In May 2026 Mace introduced a constitutional amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for Congress members, federal judges and Senate-appointed officials, naming Omar, Shri Thanedar and Pramila Jayapal.
The amendment has not advanced beyond a House committee as President Donald Trump’s second term pursues militarized immigration and limits on birthright citizenship.

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Snopes confirmed Rep. Nancy Mace’s June 2026 X post calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s deportation was authentic.
In May 2026 Mace introduced a constitutional amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for Congress members, federal judges and Senate-appointed officials, naming Omar, Shri Thanedar and Pramila Jayapal.
The amendment has not advanced beyond a House committee as President Donald Trump’s second term pursues militarized immigration and limits on birthright citizenship.