Recently, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reinforced a clear legal principle: Sharia law and any form of foreign or religious law cannot be applied within the state if they conflict with the Constitution. The message was direct and unambiguous. In Florida, there is one legal system, and it applies equally to everyone.

But Florida is not alone.

Across the United States, multiple states have taken steps to reinforce this principle. States such as Oklahoma, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arizona, Kansas, Alabama, North Carolina, South Dakota and Missouri have passed laws or constitutional amendments limiting the use of foreign legal systems, including religious law, within their courts.

Most of these laws do not mention Sharia directly. Instead, they reinforce a broader rule: no foreign or religious law can be applied if it violates the US Constitution. Even in states that have not passed such laws, the principle remains the same. Courts may recognize private agreements, including religious arbitration, but only if they fully comply with American law. There is no parallel legal system with official authority.

The guiding idea........

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