No Shari’a Act

# No Shari'a Act (HR 5512) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The No Shari'a Act would prohibit the use of Islamic religious law (Shari'a) in U.S. courts and legal proceedings. The bill aims to ensure that American courts apply only U.S. constitutional and statutory law when making judicial decisions, preventing any incorporation of Shari'a principles into court rulings or legal judgments. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** This bill would primarily affect court systems nationwide and potentially Muslim Americans and others involved in legal disputes.

While the bill's sponsors argue it protects the supremacy of U.S. law, critics contend that existing constitutional protections already prevent any religious law from superseding American legal authority, and that the bill may be unnecessary or could be viewed as targeting a specific religious group. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5512 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill has not gained significant legislative traction and remains in the early stages of the congressional process. --- *Note: Similar bills addressing this topic have been proposed in various congressional sessions with mixed reception.*.