Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act

# Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill, introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), aims to prevent the application of Islamic religious law (Sharia) in U.S. courts and legal proceedings. The bill's stated purpose is to ensure that American legal decisions are based exclusively on the U.S. Constitution and federal and state laws, rather than religious legal systems from other countries or traditions. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill would apply to all federal courts and likely encourage state courts to adopt similar restrictions. It would affect cases involving Muslim Americans, particularly those relating to family law, contracts, or inheritance matters where parties might voluntarily choose to apply Islamic legal principles.

The legislation would prohibit courts from recognizing or enforcing decisions based on Sharia law. **Current status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a full floor vote. It's important to note that current U.S. law already establishes that American courts apply U.S. law; courts cannot substitute foreign or religious legal systems for the legal framework established by the Constitution and federal/state statutes, even when parties agree to do so in certain cases.