As a lifelong advocate of the First Amendment, having spent years fighting to protect free speech, religious liberty, and the foundational rights that define our republic, I can unequivocally say the Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act is not a threat to those freedoms. It’s far from it. This legislation would be a vital safeguard for human rights and the supremacy of our laws. Introduced in October 2025, the bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the entry of immigrants who adhere to Sharia law, ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of equality, justice, and individual dignity under one unified legal system.

Critics, including groups such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations, have decried the bill as unconstitutional and anti-Muslim. But let’s be clear: this is not about targeting a faith or stifling religious expression. It’s about rejecting a legal framework that is fundamentally incompatible with American values. Sharia law, as practiced in various forms, often imposes harsh penalties, discriminates........

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