She said that America is not a hotel where newcomers can demand changes according to their preferences.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Mace said people coming to the United States must respect the country's principles, traditions and national values.
She argued that if someone does not like America's values, Constitution, culture or way of life, they should reconsider coming to the country.
"America is not a hotel," she said, stressing that entry into the United States is a privilege rather than a fundamental right, and respecting the country is the minimum expectation for those who choose to live there.
Her remarks have sparked mixed reactions on social media, with users expressing both support and criticism.
Some users backed the congresswoman, arguing that immigrants should respect the laws, traditions and cultural values of their host country. Others challenged her position and questioned how consistently the principle of respecting American values was applied to different religious and political groups within the United States.
One social media user sarcastically remarked that if America was a hotel, Israel was its owner, while another advised Mace to read the US Constitution again.
Other users questioned whether the same standards of respect should apply equally to all communities, including Zionists, Jews and Muslims.
The debate has once again brought immigration, national identity, cultural integration and constitutional rights into the spotlight in the United States.