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Shariah Tribunal in Texas Sparks Controversy Over Rights

4/25/2025

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In Irving, Texas, a newly formed Shariah tribunal promises to avoid the severe practices often associated with Islamic law abroad. However, critics like Dr. Frank Gaffney raise alarms, fearing it could erode U.S. constitutional rights, especially for women. They argue that allowing Shariah law in American courts jeopardizes the very freedoms that many Muslim families sought when escaping oppressive regimes.

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In Irving, Texas, a newly formed Shariah tribunal promises to avoid the severe practices often associated with Islamic law abroad. However, critics like Dr. Frank Gaffney raise alarms, fearing it could erode U.S. constitutional rights, especially for women. They argue that allowing Shariah law in American courts jeopardizes the very freedoms that many Muslim families sought when escaping oppressive regimes.