Some common sense coming out of Oklahoma, the first state to ban shariah law from being considered during court cases. ABC News
Oklahoma is poised to become the first state in the nation to ban state judges from relying on Islamic law known as Sharia when deciding cases.
Oklahoma to Pass Laws Prohibiting Islamic Sharia Laws to Apply
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The ban is a cornerstone of a "Save our State" amendment to the Oklahoma constitution that was recently approved by the Legislature.
The amendment -- which also would forbid judges from using international laws as a basis for decisions -- will now be put before Oklahoma's voters in November. Approval is expected.
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