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Mace proposes amendment to require natural‑born citizenship for Congress and federal judges

Rep. Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment that would limit eligibility for Congress and federal judges to natural‑born citizens, a move that spares certain Democrats while potentially affecting some Republicans.

Published May 21, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Rep. Nancy Mace, R‑S.C., introduced a constitutional amendment that would require members of Congress and federal judges to be natural‑born citizens. The measure notably spares the Democrats she targeted while potentially impacting several Republican officeholders.