As Somalia continues to debate over what to include in its new constitution and when to hold a referendum on it, women's rights have emerged as a divisive point of … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
Professor Mohammad Fadel on Muslims, Islam, and Bostock
Professor Mohammad Fadel, senior editor at SHARIAsource, explores Muslim perspectives on religious freedom pertaining to the Supreme Court's recent Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) decision on equal protection in "Professor … Continue reading Professor Mohammad Fadel on Muslims, Islam, and Bostock
Int’l Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump (D. Md. 2017): Muslim Ban 2.0 Case
By Katherine Gonzalez On March 6, 2017, President Donald J. Trump, issued a second Executive Order which barred, with certain exceptions, entry to the United States of nationals from predominantly … Continue reading Int’l Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump (D. Md. 2017): Muslim Ban 2.0 Case
Scholarship in “Plain English”: Noah Feldman on Imposed Constitutionalism
By Cem Tecimer Citation: Noah Feldman, Imposed Constitutionalism 37 Conn. L. Rev. 857-889 (2005) Summary: Written in response to his involvement in Iraq’s restructuring [though carefully mentioning that he had … Continue reading Scholarship in “Plain English”: Noah Feldman on Imposed Constitutionalism
Islamic Law in U.S. Courts: United States v. Wong Chung (N.D.N.Y. 1899): Immigration Decision
Holding: In a judicial proceeding to determine whether a defendant should be denied entry to the United States, the court is not bound by the decision of a U.S. customs officer … Continue reading Islamic Law in U.S. Courts: United States v. Wong Chung (N.D.N.Y. 1899): Immigration Decision
Asifa Quraishi-Landes on the “American Laws for American Courts” bill
Excerpted from The Journal Sentinel. Read the entire article. State Rep. Thomas Weatherston (R-Caledonia) is spearheading an effort to pass a so-called "American Laws for American Courts" bill, which would bar Wisconsin judges from … Continue reading Asifa Quraishi-Landes on the “American Laws for American Courts” bill
Excerpt :: On Muslims’ agenda: Fight anti-Sharia proposals in US states
SHARIAsource editor Will Smiley shares in the Washington Post his expertise on the motives of new anti-sharia legislation in some states. Citation: Marcelo, Philip. "On Muslims’ agenda: Fight anti-Sharia proposals in … Continue reading Excerpt :: On Muslims’ agenda: Fight anti-Sharia proposals in US states
LEGISLATION COMMENT: When State Legislative Bans on Islamic Law Contravene Federal Constitutional Law
Guest poster Saeed A. Khan writes about how "anti-Sharia" bills are often used as tools to push through other legislation. This piece was first published in the Detroit Free Press on July 20th … Continue reading LEGISLATION COMMENT: When State Legislative Bans on Islamic Law Contravene Federal Constitutional Law
No, Newt: Anti-Sharīʿa Rhetoric Doesn’t Change the Law
US Editor Abed Awad summarizes the inaccuracy of Newt Gingrich's proposal. Newt Gingrich told Fox News in an interview last Thursday that “Western civilization is in a war. We should frankly test … Continue reading No, Newt: Anti-Sharīʿa Rhetoric Doesn’t Change the Law