A measure aimed at restricting the “application of foreign law,” specifically Sharia law, in courts in Florida passed the state House today in a 92-24 vote.
The measure is aimed at outlawing “foreign law” in family court cases, despite no real evidence that such a problem exists. The measure, and past incarnations of it, have been touted by right-wing activists as an attempt to “stop the spread of Sharia in Florida.” [The American Independent News Network] Read more