Hawaii HR82 affirms the supremacy of U.S. and Hawaii state constitutions over sharia law.

Hawaii HR82 affirms the supremacy of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Hawaii over sharia law. The bill explicitly rejects the recognition, use, or enforcement of sharia law within Hawaii's courts or government. It highlights concerns about sharia law's inconsistency with state and federal law regarding corporal punishment, religious tolerance, democratic ideals, and women's rights. The resolution aims to reaffirm the foundational principles of American and Hawaiian governance.

Hawaii HR82 affirms the supremacy of U.S. and Hawaii state constitutions over sharia law.

Hawaii HR82 affirms the supremacy of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Hawaii over sharia law. The bill explicitly rejects the recognition, use, or enforcement of sharia law within Hawaii's courts or government. It highlights concerns about sharia law's inconsistency with state and federal law regarding corporal punishment, religious tolerance, democratic ideals, and women's rights. The resolution aims to reaffirm the foundational principles of American and Hawaiian governance.