Texas Governor Bans Implementation of Islamic Sharia Law

Texas Governor Bans Implementation of Islamic Sharia Law
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has issued a controversial directive prohibiting the implementation of Islamic Sharia law in the state.

According to reports by Al Jazeera, the move follows a campaign by an imam in Houston seeking restrictions on the sale of products considered haram, including pork and alcohol.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized the directive as discriminatory, warning that such measures could exacerbate religious tensions in the state.

Civil rights advocates also emphasized that the order conflicts with the constitutional principle of religious freedom in the United States and may trigger widespread legal challenges.

Observers note that the decision could further inflame debates over religious rights, minority protections, and state authority in regulating religious practices.