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The Courts Foreign Bill
Florida bill bans courts from using foreign or religious laws
Shari'a and Other Foreign Law
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would stop Florida courts from enforcing any contracts or court rulings that rely on foreign laws or Sharia law.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Some lawmakers want to make sure only American laws are used in state courts. But this bill could cause big problems for regular people. If you get married overseas, sign a business deal in another country, or use religious rules to settle a family dispute, Florida courts might refuse to honor your agreement. It takes away your freedom to make private contracts. The bill was recently withdrawn, meaning it is paused for now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Defines exactly what counts as a foreign law or legal system.
- Cancels contracts and court decisions if they use Sharia or other foreign rules.
- Stops judges from moving certain civil lawsuits to different courts.
- The bill was withdrawn before it was officially introduced.
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