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Texas Leaders Amplify Anti-Islam Rhetoric Amid Legislative Changes

4/11/2026

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In Texas, anti-Islam rhetoric has intensified, with U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton making statements about Muslims and Sharia law.
Paxton accused Cornyn of aiding "radical Islamic Afghans."
Some Republicans claim parts of Texas are "no-go zones" for women.
Texas Legislature passed a bill limiting foreign laws in family cases.
Recent polling shows support for prohibiting Sharia law, though strategists warn it may alienate moderates.

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In Texas, anti-Islam rhetoric has intensified, with U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton making statements about Muslims and Sharia law.
Paxton accused Cornyn of aiding "radical Islamic Afghans."
Some Republicans claim parts of Texas are "no-go zones" for women.
Texas Legislature passed a bill limiting foreign laws in family cases.
Recent polling shows support for prohibiting Sharia law, though strategists warn it may alienate moderates.