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Senator Cornyn's Act Aims to Ban Sharia Law Enforcement

2/12/2026

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Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act to prohibit enforcement of Islamic Sharia Law.
The act would make enforcement of Sharia Law a violation of the Civil Rights Act.
Critics argue Sharia Law often leads to human rights violations.
The measure follows local backlash against EPIC City development, prompting legal challenges and state legislation against Sharia compounds.

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Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act to prohibit enforcement of Islamic Sharia Law.
The act would make enforcement of Sharia Law a violation of the Civil Rights Act.
Critics argue Sharia Law often leads to human rights violations.
The measure follows local backlash against EPIC City development, prompting legal challenges and state legislation against Sharia compounds.