Congresswoman Unveils Bill Targeting Three African Nations
United States lawmaker Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina, has announced plans to introduce legislation that would ban immigration from Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan. The proposal, disclosed in a statement issued on June 25, 2026, and published on her official website, cites security concerns and instability in those countries.
Mace described the nations as “Third World Hellholes” and argued that the United States must avoid repeating Europe’s immigration mistakes. Her proposal echoes the hardline immigration stance of President Donald Trump, though it has not yet been formally introduced in Congress.
Security Risks and Integration Challenges Cited
According to Mace, the bill is designed to protect American communities from what she described as the security risks posed by the three nations. In her words: “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 referred to the countries as “Third World Hellholes,” arguing that they are among the world’s most dangerous and unstable nations. She warned that the United States should not repeat what she described as the immigration mistakes made by some European nations. She stated: “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.”
Allegations of Systematic Invasion
The congresswoman claimed that immigration from Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan poses broader security and integration challenges. She added: “We are being systematically invaded and everyone is sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse.”
Mace’s announcement aligns with the hardline immigration stance of President Donald Trump, who previously implemented the “Muslim travel ban” during his first term. That policy restricted entry from several majority-Muslim nations, including Somalia and Sudan. In his current term, Trump has expanded restrictions through proclamations targeting multiple countries and has publicly vowed to “permanently pause” migration from “Third World countries.”
Legislation Not Yet Formally Introduced
At present, Mace’s proposed legislation has not yet been formally introduced in the U.S. Congress. If submitted, it is expected to spark debate over immigration, national security, and America’s global responsibilities.
