US Congressman seeks immigration ban in Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan

Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Mace, has announced plans to introduce legislation that would ban immigration from three African countries—Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan—arguing that the move is necessary to safeguard America’s national security.

Mace, who represents South Carolina, announced the proposal in a statement released on June 25 through his official office, describing the three countries as “Third World Hellholes” and claiming that they pose serious security and stability problems for the United States.

According to the statement, the law is intended to stop immigration from affected countries, which he said is an effort to protect American communities.

The statement read, “Today (June 25), 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 posed by these countries.”

Explaining the reasoning behind the proposed bill, Mace said the safety of Americans must take precedence over immigration considerations.

He stated, “We will not put the interests of foreign nationals above the safety and security of American citizens.

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“No more importing instability. No more ignoring warning signs. No more apologizing for putting our country first. America First. Always.”

The lawmaker further argued that Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan are among the most unstable countries in the world and warned that the United States should avoid what he described as the consequences of immigration policies adopted in parts of Europe.

According to him, “America has watched European cities fall into chaos. Importing people from failed and hostile states has cost countless lives, destroyed societies, and destroyed people’s trust in government. The United States will not make those mistakes. We will stop them before it is too late.”

Mace also alleged that immigration from the three countries raises broader national security and integration issues.

He added, “We were systematically attacked and everyone was sitting around watching it happen. Not us. We refuse.”

The proposal reflects Donald Trump’s restrictive immigration agenda. In his first term, Trump introduced the so-called “Muslim travel ban,” which restricted entry to America from several Muslim-majority countries, including Somalia and Sudan.

Since returning to office, Trump has continued to advocate for stricter immigration controls, expanding deportation efforts, and imposing additional entry restrictions on citizens of several countries. He has also repeatedly called for a permanent halt to migration from countries he describes as “Third World countries,” arguing that such action is necessary to protect the United States.

Mace’s proposal has not yet been officially submitted to the US Congress, as it still has to go through the legislative process before becoming law.