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- The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled "Sharia-Free America," with Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) criticizing the focus on sharia law.
- He argued Congress should instead address civil rights violations.
- Committee Chair Chip Roy (R-TX) defended the hearing, saying sharia law threatens American values.
- GOP members cited Texas Muslim-led developments as encroachment; Democrats warned banning sharia could violate the First Amendment.
