Full Breakdown
Nancy Mace Calls for Ilhan Omar's Deportation Amid Natural-Born Citizenship Amendment Proposal
6/17/2026, 9:32:23 PM
Core Event and Timeline
- Mid-June 2026: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) posted on X: “There would be no better 250th birthday present to America than seeing Somalia-first Ilhan Omar deported.” The post targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), a naturalized citizen from Somalia. Snopes verified the post remained on Mace’s X and Facebook accounts.
- May 2026: Mace announced a constitutional amendment on X requiring members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-appointed officials to be natural-born citizens, naming Omar, Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). The amendment had not left a House committee by June 2026.
Background, Context, and Data
The amendment proposal emerged during President Donald Trump’s second term, marked by intensified immigration enforcement, reported deaths of at least two American citizens in militarized operations, efforts to strip naturalized citizens of citizenship, and a Supreme Court case over an executive order to end birthright citizenship. These developments provide the broader policy environment in which Mace’s citizenship-based office-eligibility push and deportation remark were made.
Key Figures
- Nancy Mace – Republican U.S. Representative from South Carolina, sponsor of the amendment.
- Ilhan Omar – Democratic U.S. Representative from Minnesota, Somali-born naturalized citizen (2000).
- Shri Thanedar – Democratic Representative from Michigan, named in the amendment.
- Pramila Jayapal – Democratic Representative from Washington, named in the amendment.
- Donald Trump – President whose immigration policies shape the context.
Official Statements & Responses
Mace’s statements emphasize citizenship status as a qualification for federal office, as reflected in her May amendment announcement and June deportation comment. No official response from Rep. Omar or the other named legislators appears in the sources.
Criticism, Opposition, and Gaps
The amendment’s failure to leave the House committee suggests it has not gained sufficient legislative traction. The claim that “due process is for citizens” has been highlighted by fact-checkers, but no official response from Rep. Omar or the other named legislators is recorded. Moreover, no evidence of actual deportation proceedings against Omar is presented.
Verbatim Quotes
- “There would be no better 250th birthday present to America than seeing Somalia-first Ilhan Omar deported,” — Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative (R-SC)
- “due process is for citizens.” — Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative (R-SC)
- “That proposed amendment had not left a House committee as of this writing.” — Snopes, Fact-Check
What’s Next
The natural-born citizenship amendment remains pending in committee, with no further legislative action reported. Ongoing monitoring of congressional activity and any official response from the targeted representatives will determine whether the proposal advances or stalls.
