DENOUNCE SHARIA OR STAY OUT?” US Lawmaker Sparks Firestorm With Explosive Immigration Bill

Barry Moore, a member of the United States Congress, has proposed that immigrants entering the country as religious workers should be required to publicly reject Sharia law and swear commitment to the US Constitution....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Moore made the statement on Wednesday via while unveiling a proposed legislation known as the CRUSADE Act.

According to the lawmaker, the bill is designed to stop the spread of religious doctrines he believes are inconsistent with American constitutional principles.

In his remarks, Moore argued that certain aspects of Sharia law contradict core values enshrined in the US Constitution.

“Sharia law justifies the persecution of religious minorities, restrictions on women, and the elevation of religious law above all,” he stated.

He added that this formed the basis for introducing the CRUSADE Act, insisting that religious workers seeking entry into the US should openly reject Sharia and affirm their loyalty to the Constitution.

Sharia law, rooted in Islamic teachings and jurisprudence, is practised in different forms across several Muslim-majority nations and communities globally.

Meanwhile, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, has reacted to reports linking his name to a separate bill before the US Congress seeking sanctions over alleged religious freedom violations.

The proposed legislation, titled the “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026,” seeks punitive measures against Kwankwaso over accusations tied to religious intolerance.

If eventually passed, the bill would require the US Departments of State and Treasury to impose visa restrictions and freeze assets linked to Kwankwaso, as well as groups such as the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, over alleged involvement in the persecution of Christians.

Speaking during an appearance on Prime Time on Monday, Kwankwaso dismissed the accusations, claiming political enemies within Nigeria were responsible for forwarding his name to the US Congress.

He explained that when Sharia law was introduced in Zamfara State in 2000, he initially approached the issue cautiously and sought to fully understand its implications before taking any action.

Kwankwaso said some individuals acted hastily by sponsoring a private bill through the State Assembly, which later followed constitutional procedures and arrived on his table for assent.

According to him, after reviewing the legislation, his administration found nothing that legally justified blocking it, adding that even without his signature, the law would still have taken effect after a stipulated period.

He maintained that while he was once criticised for not being enthusiastic about Sharia implementation in Kano, it is ironic that years later he is now being blamed for the same policy.