A United States lawmaker, Representative Nancy Mace, has announced plans to introduce legislation that would prohibit immigration from Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, citing national security concerns and instability in the three countries.
Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina, unveiled the proposal in a statement released on June 25 and published on her official website. In the statement, she described the three nations as “Third World Hellholes” and said the measure is intended to protect American communities from what she called security risks associated with immigration from those 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 proposed bill, Mace said the safety of American citizens should take precedence over the interests of foreign nationals.
“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.
Mace argued that Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan are among the world’s most unstable countries and warned that the United States should avoid what she described as the immigration mistakes made 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,” she said.
The congresswoman further claimed that the three countries present broader security and integration challenges, adding, “We are being systematically invaded and everyone is sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse.”
The proposed legislation aligns with the hardline immigration policies of President Donald Trump. During his first term, Trump introduced the “Muslim travel ban,” which restricted entry from several Muslim-majority countries, including Somalia and Sudan. In his current term, his administration has continued to pursue stricter immigration enforcement through expanded travel restrictions and increased deportation efforts.
