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Keith Self Pushes Bill to Protect Constitution From Sharia Ahead of America 250

A Texas congressman who co-founded the Sharia Free America Caucus is introducing legislation aimed at preventing foreign customs and religious laws from conflicting with the U.S. Constitution.

The Daily Signal has learned that Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, is introducing the Preserving Our Constitution Act to prohibit federal courts and adjudicative bodies from recognizing or enforcing foreign or religious laws, customs, or practices that conflict with the Constitution or federal law.

According to the bill text obtained by the Daily Signal, its purpose is to protect “the individual rights and liberties guaranteed and protected by the Constitution of the United States of America.”

A press release from Self’s office shared with the Daily Signal claims the legislation would reinforce constitutional liberties by identifying practices deemed incompatible with American legal principles. Those include forced or underage marriage, polygamy, female genital mutilation, restrictions on speech, religion, or religious........

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