The No Shari'a Act would prohibit U.S. courts from enforcing legal decisions based on Shari'a (Islamic law) or any foreign legal system when doing so would violate constitutional rights. The bill applies to federal, state, and territorial courts as well as arbitration proceedings, with particular focus on family law matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, and inheritance. It allows contracts that choose foreign law but voids them if enforcement would violate constitutional protections like due process and equal protection. The Attorney General would be responsible for issuing regulations and providing judicial training to ensure consistent application nationwide. The legislation would take effect 180 days after passage, with no specific funding amount designated in the bill text.
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