7 months ago
Texas Governor Pushes for Sharia Law Ban
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants to completely ban Sharia Law in Texas.
He said that there will be a vote on this in the upcoming Republican primary in March.
Abbott has also called two Muslim groups, CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood, terrorist organizations.
These groups are suing him, saying he is violating their rights.
Abbott also supports laws to stop communities from following Sharia Law instead of Texas laws.
There are a lot of Muslims living in Texas, and some people there are very against Sharia Law.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposed total ban on Sharia Law in Texas during a podcast with Glenn Beck.
A ballot proposition seeking the complete ban on Sharia Law will be voted on in the upcoming Republican primary in March.
Abbott designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, prompting lawsuits from CAIR chapters.
Abbott supports legislation to prevent Sharia-based governance in residential property developments and has directed law enforcement to investigate efforts to enforce Sharia law.
A Republican politician in Texas sparked outrage by burning a Quran and calling for the eradication of Islam in the state.
- Who
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott
- What
- Proposed total ban on Sharia Law in Texas
- Where
- Texas, USA
- When
- Upcoming Republican primary in March
- Why
- Governor Abbott's concerns about Sharia Law and Muslim advocacy groups
Key facts
- Governor
- Greg Abbott
- Podcast
- Glenn Beck Program
- Ballot Proposition
- Complete ban on Sharia Law
- Organizations Designated as Terrorist
- CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood
- Bill Ratified
- Ban on Sharia-based governance in residential property developments
- Muslim Population in Texas
- 313,000 to 422,000
Quotes
Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas
“Texas already has laws against Sharia Law [in place]…in March we have a Republican primary coming up…there is a ballot proposition seeking the complete ban on Sharia Law that voters can vote on”
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