US congresswoman moves to ban immigrants from three African nations

A United States lawmaker, Rep. Nancy Mace, has proposed legislation to ban immigration from Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, citing security concerns and instability in the three African nations.

Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina, announced the planned bill in a statement published on her official website on June 25.

According to the congresswoman, the proposed legislation is intended to protect Americans from what she described as security threats linked to the three countries.

“Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced her plans to introduce legislation to ban immigration from Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, protecting American communities from the instability and security threats these nations bring,” the statement read.

Speaking on the proposal, Mace said the United States should prioritise the safety of its citizens over admitting immigrants from countries she described as unstable.

“We will not put the interests of foreign nationals ahead of the safety and security of American citizens. No more importing instability. No more ignoring the warning signs. No more apologising for putting our country first. America First. Always,” she said.

The lawmaker described Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan as among the world’s most dangerous countries and warned against following what she called the immigration policies adopted by some European nations.

“Americans have watched European cities descend into chaos. Importing people from failed and hostile states has cost lives, destroyed communities and shattered public trust in government. The United States will not make those mistakes. We are stopping it before it’s too late,” Mace said.

She further argued that immigration from the three countries presents broader security and integration challenges.

“We are being systematically invaded and everyone is sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse,” she added.

Mace’s proposal aligns with President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda. During his first term, Trump introduced the “Muslim travel ban,” which restricted entry from several Muslim-majority countries, including Somalia and Sudan.

Since returning to office, Trump has expanded immigration restrictions, intensified deportation efforts and repeatedly vowed to halt migration from what he has described as “Third World countries.”

The proposed legislation has yet to be formally introduced before the U.S. Congress.