US congressman calls for religious immigrants to reject Sharia law under proposed CRUSADE Act
A United States lawmaker, Barry Moore, has proposed legislation requiring immigrants entering the country as religious workers to formally reject Sharia law and affirm loyalty to the US Constitution.
Moore made the statement on Wednesday via a post on X, where he announced the introduction of a bill titled the “CRUSADE Act.”
He argued that Sharia law conflicts with American constitutional values, claiming it promotes restrictions on women and the persecution of religious minorities.
According to him, religious immigrants should explicitly disavow Sharia and commit to upholding the US Constitution as part of their entry requirements.
The US Constitution guarantees freedom of religion under the First Amendment, while immigration rules for religious workers are regulated under federal law and visa frameworks.
The proposal has sparked renewed debate in the United States over immigration, religious freedom, and the boundaries between constitutional law and religious practice.
Meanwhile, discussions around so-called “Sharia-Free America” initiatives have intensified among some lawmakers, who argue that political Islam is incompatible with US legal principles.
In related developments, US congressional figures have also reviewed global religious freedom concerns, including assessments involving Nigeria and allegations of religious persecution, which have influenced recent legislative discussions in Washington.
