Texas AG Candidate Chip Roy Introduces Controversial Bill Targeting Socialists and Muslims

Chip Roy’s New Bill Targets Socialists and Muslims

Chip Roy, the Republican Congressman running for Attorney General of Texas, has introduced legislation that would allow the deportation of immigrants advocating economic equality—even those who have become U.S. citizens. The bill, titled the Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists (MAMDANI) Act of 2026, is framed as a response to a perceived alliance between Muslims and Marxists.

In a press release announcing the bill, Roy stated, “I am targeting the Red-Green Alliance,” a term he uses to describe this alleged conspiracy. The bill’s name is a direct reference to Zohran Mamdani, the Muslim, socialist mayor of New York City.

Roy’s Bill Follows Earlier Legislation Targeting Mamdani

Roy is not the first Republican lawmaker to introduce legislation aimed at Mamdani. In July 2023, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) introduced the Measuring Adverse Market Disruption And National Impact Act, targeting Mamdani’s proposal to create city-run grocery stores. In November 2023, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) filed the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act, which would have barred federal funds from going to New York City during Mamdani’s term.

Expanding Immigration Restrictions Under Current Law

Current U.S. law prohibits the admission of “any immigrant who is or has been a member of or affiliated with the Communist or any other totalitarian party.” Roy’s bill would expand this restriction to include anyone affiliated with “a socialist party.”

The bill would also deny admission to anyone who has “advocated for, or who is or was affiliated with, any organization that advocates or advocated for the economic, international, or governmental doctrines of socialism.” This language would prohibit the immigration of democratic socialists such as Mamdani or Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

Under Roy’s bill, advocating economic equality could be grounds for denial of entry to the United States, even if the individual does not explicitly identify as a socialist.

Definition of Socialism Targets Peaceful Advocacy

The bill defines “socialism” to include any movement in which “political power is sought or used, through violent or other means,” to “restructure or advocate the restructuring of economic and social relations to reduce class distinctions.” The phrase “other means” in this context clearly refers to nonviolent means, effectively covering anyone who peacefully advocates reducing income inequality.

The bill explicitly defines “socialist party” to include the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and any of its branches or affiliates. Among the DSA’s members are several current officeholders, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).

Broader Implications for Political Freedom

Roy’s bill has been criticized as a frontal assault on political freedom, as it would authorize the deportation of progressive citizens from the United States based on their political beliefs rather than any criminal activity.