By Bina Susan
National News – A Republican member of the United States Congress, Nancy Mace, has announced plans to introduce legislation seeking to suspend immigration from Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, citing concerns over security and instability in the three African nations.
Mace, who represents South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives, disclosed the proposal in a statement issued on June 25 through her official platform.
According to the lawmaker, the proposed bill is designed to safeguard American communities from what she described as security threats associated with migrants from the affected countries.
She maintained that the United States should prioritise the safety of its citizens over immigration from countries experiencing prolonged conflict and political instability.
“We will not put the interests of foreign nationals ahead of the safety and security of American citizens,” Mace said, adding that the legislation reflects an “America First” approach to immigration.
The congresswoman described Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan as among the world’s most unstable nations and argued that admitting immigrants from such countries could pose security and integration challenges.
Mace also warned against what she called the immigration mistakes made by some European countries, claiming that large-scale migration from conflict-ridden states had contributed to social and security problems in parts of Europe.
She further alleged that the United States was facing growing immigration pressures and insisted that stronger border and immigration controls were necessary.
The proposal aligns with the immigration policies championed by President Donald Trump. During his first term, Trump introduced travel restrictions affecting several predominantly Muslim countries, including Somalia and Sudan. In his current administration, he has continued to advocate stricter immigration measures, expanded deportation efforts and tougher entry restrictions for nationals of selected countries.
Trump has also repeatedly argued for limiting migration from what he has described as “Third World countries,” saying the policy is aimed at protecting U.S. national interests.
As of Sunday, Mace’s proposal had not been formally introduced before the U.S. Congress, where it would have to pass through the legislative process before becoming law.
