Rep. Chip Roy Introduces “Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act,” Igniting Nationwide Firestorm
Republican Representative Chip Roy (Texas) has introduced the “Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act,” aimed at blocking entry and deporting migrants who adhere to Sharia law.
Supporters hail the move as a bold stand for national security and American values, while critics slam it as a violation of religious freedom. The proposal has sparked a nationwide storm of debate with no signs of slowing down.
Roy’s bill clearly stipulates that any individual who supports, practices, or promotes Sharia law—a Islamic legal system covering marriage, criminal, and social regulations—will be denied visas, asylum, or permanent residency.
Those already immigrated and identified as Sharia adherents could face swift deportation. Roy argues Sharia directly conflicts with the U.S.
Constitution, particularly on women’s rights, free speech, and gender equality, while posing security threats as extremists exploit migration to spread radical ideology.
“We’re not discriminating against religion—we’re protecting democracy from an authoritarian legal system,” Roy declared in Congress. He cited recent European cases where Muslim communities imposed parallel Sharia systems alongside national laws, leading to cultural clashes and violence.
Supporters, mainly conservatives, view it as essential amid Southern border chaos and Islamist terror attacks.
Democrats and human rights groups reacted furiously. The ACLU labeled the bill “religious discrimination in disguise,” violating the First Amendment’s protection of faith. Critics argue Sharia isn’t monolithic, and targeting it would harm millions of moderate Muslims.
“This opens the door to racism and Islamophobia,” warned a CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) spokesperson.
Social media exploded with #ShariaFreeAmerica and #ReligiousFreedom hashtags, deeply dividing public opinion. Small protests erupted in Texas and Washington D.C., while legal experts predict slim chances in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Still, Roy vows to push through hearings, leveraging 2026 midterm heat.
The bill transcends immigration—it’s a larger culture war over American identity. Will Congress pass the “Sharia shield,” or reject it on constitutional grounds? The debate is escalating, and America is witnessing one of its fiercest clashes over security and religious freedom.