BOOT Sharia Law Act
Sen. Cornyn Introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to Strip Green Cards from People Supporting Sharia Law
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation.
Legislative Progress
While the sponsor is influential, this bill faces major legal hurdles regarding free speech and religious freedom. It would likely face strong opposition in a divided Congress.
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Personal Impact
Green card holders who were admitted as refugees or asylees would face a new risk of losing their permanent resident status during a 10-year window. The government could rescind their status if they participated in protests or demonstrations deemed supportive of groups opposing the Constitution or linked to terrorism, or if they are found to have adhered to Sharia law in ways violating others' rights. The broad language around protest activity and "opposing the principles of the United States" could potentially affect a significant number of Muslim green card holders.
“the Attorney General shall rescind the action taken granting an adjustment of status to such alien and cancelling his or her removal, if applicable, and such alien shall thereafter be subject to all provisions of this chapter to the same extent as if such adjustment of status had not been made”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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.
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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Ban Outsiders Openly Touting (BOOT) Sharia Law Act, which would bar noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the U.S. The bill would expand DHS authority to deny asylum or green cards to those who endorse the imposition of Sharia law or support terrorist organizations. Civil rights groups have criticized the measure as discriminatory and targeting Muslim communities.
Sen. Cornyn introduces bill to bar immigrants who support Sharia Law
The BOOT Sharia Law Act aims to deny immigration benefits to non-citizens who advocate for the implementation of Sharia Law in the United States. The legislation would block certain immigrants from obtaining asylum or green cards if they support religious laws that conflict with American legal principles. It also grants the Department of Homeland Security expanded powers to revoke the legal status of individuals accused of supporting terrorism or opposing the U.S. form of government.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants
Introduced by Sen. John Cornyn, the BOOT Sharia Law Act would disqualify aliens from establishing good moral character or maintaining asylum eligibility if they support Sharia law. Cornyn framed the proposal as a defense of constitutional freedoms, arguing that Sharia law is the 'antithesis' of American values like freedom of religion and speech. The bill was partly prompted by local concerns over a proposed Muslim-centered development in North Texas.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
BOOT Sharia Law Act
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