Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas) recently discussed a bill aimed at safeguarding Americans from Sharia law, asserting on a radio show that such laws clash entirely with “the laws of Western civilization, founded on our Judaism and Christianity.”
Earlier this month, Roy put forth a measure called “Preserving Sharia-Free American Laws.” According to his office, this legislation would effectively bar foreign nationals who adhere to Sharia law from entering or remaining in the U.S., aiming to “prioritize the safety and values of the entire United States.”
As anticipated, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) expressed concerns regarding the proposed legislation.
Roy framed the issue as “two-fold.”
“One is the increasing presence of individuals in the U.S. who follow Sharia law and what that entails in towns we already cherish, such as Dearborn and Minneapolis. Now, there’s New York—our financial epicenter—where Mamdani is set to be elected. He distinctly aligns with radical elements, having connections to imams associated with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing,” Roy noted.
“In Texas, for instance, we have places like EPIC City, the East Plano Islamic Center, which is dedicating 400 acres to what basically amounts to an Islamic enclave. This signals a growing challenge as individuals promoting Sharia law become more prominent, directly conflicting with our Constitution and rule of law,” he elaborated.
“Parallel legal systems can’t coexist. We’ve got to tackle this before it turns into what we see in London and Paris,” he added, touching on immigration issues.
While he acknowledged efforts by the Trump administration in addressing this matter, he mentioned there’s still a lingering impact regarding the demographics and backgrounds of incoming individuals.
“Looking ahead, we could face future administrations that pose risks. Therefore, I believe we need to scrutinize those who consciously follow Sharia law and revisit the roots of our Western civilization, which are deeply tied to Judaism and Christianity. We crafted this law to counter the ascension of individuals bound to legal frameworks or philosophies at odds with our foundational principles,” Roy shared, expressing ambition to become Texas’ next attorney general.
“If someone follows Sharia law, which I view as incompatible with our legal framework, they shouldn’t be allowed to stay, gain permanent residency, or achieve citizenship,” he remarked.
The bill seeks to “influence those kinds of decisions through the Department of Homeland Security’s procedures,” he concluded.
