U.S. Congressman Proposes Bill Requiring Immigrants to Reject Sharia Law

Congressman Barry Moore has introduced a bill that would require immigrants entering the United States as religious workers to formally renounce Sharia law and pledge allegiance to the U.S. Constitution.

Moore announced the proposal in a post on X on Wednesday, where he also unveiled the CRUSADE Act.

Sharia law, derived from Islamic teachings, is applied in various forms in many Muslim‑majority countries and communities worldwide.

Moore said the bill is necessary because certain religious doctrines clash with U.S. constitutional values.

“Sharia law justifies the persecution of religious minorities, restrictions on women, and the elevation of religious law above all. This is why I introduced the CRUSADE Act.”

“Immigrants entering our nation as religious workers should disavow sharia and uphold the Constitution,” he added.

The First Amendment protects religious freedom, and immigration for religious workers is governed by federal laws and visa rules.

The bill follows a renewed national debate on Islam, constitutional law, and the emerging Sharia‑Free America movement, which was highlighted in a recent congressional hearing.

Advocates argue that political Islam and Sharia law conflict with U.S. constitutional principles and the American legal system.

Earlier this year, the U.S. began a review of Nigeria’s adherence to international religious‑freedom standards after reports of attacks and persecution against Christians in parts of the country.

The review came after Nigeria was redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern by former President Donald Trump, who cited alleged Christian persecution.

The initiative was led by Riley Moore and Chris Smith, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee.

They introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, which seeks to tackle religious persecution in Nigeria.

The panel also suggested further actions, such as Riley Moore