The McCarran-Walter Act Does Not Bar Muslims From Public Office
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Claim
The McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 barred Muslims from holding public office.
Original Post
Fact
The McCarran-Walter Act, also known as the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, did not bar Muslims from holding public office.
The act consolidated immigration laws into a single statute and did not prevent anyone from running for office based on their religion.
Analysis
A ban on Muslims holding office would be unconstitutional. The Constitution states that “no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.”
