Two Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas have launched a new political group aimed at combating what they describe as the influence of Sharia law in the United States. The initiative, called the Sharia Free America Caucus, was announced by Representatives Keith Self and Chip Roy as part of a broader effort to “defend Western civilization” and uphold constitutional principles. Fox News+1
According to the lawmakers behind the caucus, their goal is to educate the public about what they view as the dangers posed by Sharia law — a set of religious principles derived from Islamic teachings — and to promote related legislative actions. Self emphasized the importance of building support early, saying the group will bring together lawmakers who share their concerns and help craft future policy. Fox News
The caucus’s agenda reportedly includes efforts to advance legislation that would restrict entry into the United States for foreign nationals who “adhere to Sharia,” as well as proposals to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. These measures, supporters argue, are necessary to guard against what they see as threats to American legal norms and values. texaspolitics.com
Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, has expressed support for the caucus and its objectives. Leaders involved in the effort contend that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and poses a broader challenge to the country’s legal and cultural foundations. Fox News
Critics of the caucus describe it as largely symbolic, noting that religious freedom in the United States is protected under the Constitution and that Sharia law has no legal standing in American courts or government. Nonetheless, the formation of this group reflects ongoing debates within American politics over immigration, national identity, and the role of different cultural influences in society. Houston Chronicle
The announcement of the caucus comes amid heightened nationwide discussion about cultural and ideological threats, with its backers arguing that their actions are necessary to preserve America’s constitutional republic and Western traditions.
