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John Cornyn: “Governor Abbott has been instrumental in making sure that…”

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Cornyn Highlights Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from U.S.

Published May 14, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:26

I wrote a letter to the department of justice asking them to investigate epic city for potential violations of federal civil rights laws. Governor Abbott has been instrumental in making sure that this planned community will never come to fruition. and I'm thankful for his leadership and remain committed to ensuring that Texas does not ever allow such a community to be created. (06:26–06:32)

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Asserts that Governor Abbott played a key role in preventing the creation of the planned community.

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“Several more [people] remain in prison to this day under similar charges, but with some even sentenced to the death penalty.”
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“In Europe, as a result of massive migration from Middle Eastern countries, there'd been an increase in the practice of Sharia law in various…”
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“Last summer, a group of individuals attempted to create a Sharia law compound in Josephine, Texas, known as the East Plano Islamic Center…”
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“Nigeria's enforcement of so-called blasphemy laws have created restrictions on the religious freedom of Christians and other faith groups.”
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“Some state governments in Nigeria have thrown several people into prison for violating blasphemy laws.”
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“Back home in Texas, my constituents have become increasingly alarmed at immigrant enclaves that seek to adopt Sharia law right here in the…”
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“This complex would have been a planned community strictly for Muslims, centered around a mosque and a private Islamic grade school.”
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“I wrote a letter to the Department of Justice asking them to investigate Epic City for potential violations of federal civil rights laws.”
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“I plan to introduce legislation here in the Senate to ensure that any attempts to impose or adopt religious law, including Sharia, never…”
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“We cannot shrink from these ideals by allowing certain individuals to advocate or embrace sharia law.”
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“Nor can we allow advocates for sharia law to enter our country and actively work to undermine our Constitution.”
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“We welcome legal immigrants from around the world, regardless of religious belief, who want to become Americans through a legal, orderly…”
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“We want Americans in name, not just in name only, but in terms of their willingness to embrace the very values ensconced and protected by…”
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“By recommitting ourselves to our Constitution and to our founding principles, our country will see another 250 years of liberty and justice…”
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