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This bill, named the "No Shari'a Act," aims to prevent the application of Shari'a (Islamic law) or any foreign legal system in U.S. courts when such application would conflict with constitutional rights. The bill establishes that the U.S. Constitution remains the supreme law of the land and that American courts must rely solely on federal and state law. It defines "foreign law" broadly to include any legal system from outside the U.S., including religious laws, and applies to all courts and arbitration tribunals. The bill prohibits enforcing any judgment, contract, or legal decision that violates fundamental constitutional rights, with particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations in areas like family law, child custody, and civil rights. Key provisions include invalidating any foreign law provisions that infringe on constitutional protections such as due process, equal protection, and freedom of religion, and requiring the Attorney General to issue regulations ensuring uniform application of the act. The bill does not prevent individuals from voluntarily practicing their religious beliefs but ensures that no foreign legal system can supersede constitutional guarantees. The act will take effect 180 days after its enactment, and if any part of the bill is found invalid, the rest of the act will remain in force.

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