Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Representative Roy Introduces Bill to Ban and Deport Immigrants Who Follow Sharia Law
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Roy, would change immigration laws to block any non-citizen who follows Sharia law from entering the United States. This would apply to anyone applying for a visa, a green card, or any other legal immigration status.
- People who are already living in the U.S. but are not yet citizens could be deported if the government decides they follow Sharia law. Their legal status would be canceled, and they would be required to leave the country.
- If an immigrant is found to have lied to the government about whether they follow Sharia law, they would lose their legal status and face automatic deportation.
- The bill gives the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security the final power to make these decisions. It specifically states that these decisions cannot be challenged or reviewed in any court of law.
- The proposal aims to restrict immigration based on religious and legal beliefs, which the sponsors argue is necessary for national security.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This bill would allow the government to revoke the visa of any non-citizen it determines follows Sharia law, and deport them from the country. Since Sharia law is broadly interpreted by many Muslims as a personal religious and ethical framework, this could affect a wide range of visa holders who practice Islam. The bill also bars court review of these decisions, meaning affected individuals would have no legal recourse to challenge a deportation order.
Broader Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
Oral Testimony at the House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on the "Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act"
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
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