US lawmaker proposes bill to ban immigration from three African countries

U.S. Representative Nancy Mace plans to introduce legislation that would ban immigration from Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan. The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina cited security concerns and instability in these nations as the basis for her proposal, which she referred to as a measure to protect American communities.

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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.

Mace, in a statement released on June 25, labeled the three African countries as "Third World Hellholes." She asserted that the legislation aims to prevent the "importing instability" and prioritize "America First." The congresswoman argued that these nations are among the world's most dangerous and unstable, and the U.S. should avoid repeating what she described as immigration mistakes made by European nations, which she claimed led to chaos and destroyed communities.

The proposed bill's announcement aligns with a hardline immigration approach, reminiscent of former President Donald Trump's policies. During his tenure, Trump implemented travel restrictions targeting several Muslim-majority countries, including Somalia and Sudan. Mace's rhetoric also echoes Trump's past statements about restricting immigration from "Third World countries" and prioritizing national security.

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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 claimed that the three countries present broader security and integration challenges for the U.S., stating, "We are being systematically invaded and everyone is sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse." The legislation has not yet been formally introduced in the U.S. Congress. The proposal has drawn criticism for its discriminatory language and potential impact on individuals seeking refuge or opportunity in the United States.

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We are being systematically invaded and everyone is sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse.