Constitutional amendment bars foreign-born citizens from congress

Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a constitutional amendment this week that would require members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed appointees to be natural-born citizens.

The proposal mirrors an idea from Daily Wire host Matt Walsh, who in late April called for a “heritage American Bill of Rights” that would prevent first-generation immigrants from serving in Congress. Walsh specifically cited Rep. Ilhan Omar and other foreign-born lawmakers, arguing they have no business “telling Americans how to live their lives.” Mace pointed to the same lawmakers, saying their “loyalty is not here.”

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U.S. Supreme Court justices hearing oral arguments on birthright citizenship challenge in Trump v. Barbara.
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Birthright Citizenship Challenge

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on March 30, 2026, in Trump v. Barbara, challenging President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas. As previously covered, the order—issued January 20, 2025—interprets the 14th Amendment as not granting automatic citizenship in these cases. A ruling, expected in coming months, could impact hundreds of thousands of children born after February 20, 2025.

Republicans in the US Senate plan to vote this week on the SAVE America Act, a bill pushed by President Trump requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. The measure aims to prevent noncitizen voting, described as rare by experts, but could disenfranchise millions lacking documents. Its passage faces hurdles due to the filibuster.

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The SAVE America Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and ID at polls, passed the House but faces resistance in the Republican-led Senate. President Trump urged its passage in his State of the Union address, yet Majority Leader John Thune has expressed caution over procedural strategies amid ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding issues. Democrats strongly oppose the bill, warning it could disenfranchise millions of voters.

U.S. Congress members returned to Washington this week after a two-week recess, facing a packed agenda including a high-profile Democrat's scandal, an ongoing war with Iran, expiring spy powers, and a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Lawmakers must address calls to expel Representative Eric Swalwell, conduct show votes on the Iran conflict, renew FISA Section 702 authority, and resolve funding for the shuttered agency. These issues highlight tensions between parties and constitutional questions over executive actions.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that advancing the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, faces significant procedural hurdles despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Much of the push for the bill comes from online influencers rather than within the Senate. Internal GOP disputes and other legislative priorities add to the uncertainty.

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