The No Shari'a Act prohibits U.S. courts from enforcing Shari'a or any foreign law that violates constitutional rights.
The No Shari'a Act aims to prevent U.S. courts from applying Shari'a or any foreign law that conflicts with constitutional rights. It emphasizes that U.S. courts must rely solely on federal and state laws. The Act prohibits enforcement of judgments, decrees, or arbitration decisions that rely on Shari'a or foreign law violating constitutional rights. It also mandates that contract provisions choosing foreign law are valid unless they infringe on constitutional rights.
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