A member of the United States Congress, Rep. Nancy Mace, has announced plans to introduce a bill that would prohibit immigration from three African countries Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan citing security concerns and political instability.
The South Carolina Republican unveiled the proposal in a statement released on June 25, saying the measure is intended to shield American communities from what she described as risks associated with the three nations.
According to Mace, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan rank among the world’s most unstable and dangerous countries, arguing that the United States should not repeat what she called the immigration policy mistakes made by some European nations.
“We will not put the interests of foreign nationals ahead of the safety and security of American citizens,” Mace said. “No more importing instability. No more ignoring the warning signs. No more apologising for putting our country first. America First. Always.”
The congresswoman maintained that unchecked migration from conflict-ridden countries could create security and integration challenges in the United States.
“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,” she stated.
Mace further alleged that the three countries pose broader national security concerns, adding: “We are being systematically invaded and everyone is sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse.”
Her proposal reflects the tough immigration policies championed by Donald Trump. During his first term, Trump introduced a travel ban affecting several Muslim-majority countries, including Somalia and Sudan.
Since returning to office, Trump has intensified efforts to tighten immigration controls, expanding restrictions on entry from multiple countries and pushing for large-scale deportations. He has also repeatedly criticised immigration from what he describes as “Third World countries,” arguing that such migration threatens American security and economic interests.
The proposed legislation has not yet been formally introduced in Congress. If submitted, it would still need approval from both chambers of Congress before it could become law.
