Congressman Proposes Bill to Bar Marxists, Islamists from U.S. Immigration

The MAMDANI Act would make communists, socialists, and Islamic fundamentalists ineligible for U.S. citizenship.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:57am

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A dynamic, abstract painting of an American flag in motion, with the stars and stripes repeated and overlapping in a fractured, geometric style, conveying a sense of political tension and uncertainty.The MAMDANI Act aims to restrict immigration of those perceived as threats to American values, exposing deep political divides.NYC Today

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is set to introduce legislation that would amend existing immigration law to prohibit the admission and naturalization of any alien who is or was a member of, affiliated with, or advocates for a Chinese communist party, communist party, socialist party, Islamic fundamentalist party, or any other totalitarian party. The bill would also create new grounds for deportation of those who engage in advocacy for such ideologies.

Why it matters

The proposed legislation reflects growing concerns among some conservatives about the perceived threat of Marxist and Islamist ideologies gaining influence in the U.S. through immigration policies. Supporters argue it is necessary to protect American values, while critics say it unfairly targets specific political and religious beliefs.

The details

The Protecting Americans from Marxist and Islamist Ideologies (MAMDANI) Act would bar the admission, naturalization, and make deportable any alien who advocates for, belongs to, or is affiliated with a socialist, communist, Chinese communist, or Islamic fundamentalist party, or an organization that advocates such ideologies. The bill is named after New York City politician Zohran Mamdani, whom the congressman has accused of being an 'Islamist Marxist'.

  • Rep. Chip Roy plans to introduce the MAMDANI Act in the coming weeks.

The players

Rep. Chip Roy

A Republican congressman from Texas who is sponsoring the MAMDANI Act.

Zohran Mamdani

A New York City politician whom Rep. Roy has accused of being an 'Islamist Marxist' and cited as an example of the need for the proposed legislation.

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What they’re saying

“Why do we continue to import people who hate us? Not just for the last six years, but for the last 60 years, our immigration system has been cynically used to disadvantage American workers' competitiveness in favor of mass-importing the third world. This has not just led to higher crime and lower wages, but also the promulgation of hostile ideologies fundamentally opposed to American values.”

— Rep. Chip Roy

What’s next

The MAMDANI Act is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks, setting up a debate over the proposed restrictions on immigration and naturalization.

The takeaway

The proposed MAMDANI Act reflects growing political tensions over immigration and the perceived threat of Marxist and Islamist ideologies gaining influence in the U.S. The legislation faces an uncertain future, but highlights the divisive nature of these issues.