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'At crucial points in American history, it's been the independent court and the respect for that court that has held the country together through some pretty tough times.'
The amendment would apply prospectively, meaning no existing officeholder would lose office if ratified, including Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Pramila Jayapal of Washington, and Shri Thanedar of Michigan.
Mace's amendment is unlikely to become law, but comes as the Republican gubernatorial primary in South Carolina enters its home stretch.
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"I have supported protecting birthright citizenship from abuse since the beginning of my tenure in the Senate, when I cosponsored the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011, and now I am proposing an amendment to protect United States citizenship in case the Supreme Court fails to address this issue correctly," he added.
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The amendment is unlikely to clear the chamber or be ratified.
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'A troubling example of government overreach'
A former Virginia governor is pressing for a public debate with the incumbent on a proposed redistricting amendment as Virginians are already casting ballots ahead of the April 21 special election.
Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, introduced the amendment.
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