This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically targeting discrimination in public accommodations. It introduces a new provision stating that any establishment covered by the Act that provides goods, services, or accommodations by implementing Sharia law will be deemed to be discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion. The amendment aims to clarify and strengthen existing prohibitions against religious discrimination in public-facing businesses and services. By explicitly linking the implementation of Sharia law to religious discrimination, the bill intends to prevent certain practices in public accommodations. This measure is designed to ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment regardless of religious affiliation when accessing public services.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Defeat Sharia Law in America Act
USA119th CongressS-3887| Senate
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically targeting discrimination in public accommodations. It introduces a new provision stating that any establishment covered by the Act that provides goods, services, or accommodations by implementing Sharia law will be deemed to be discriminating or segregating on the ground of religion. The amendment aims to clarify and strengthen existing prohibitions against religious discrimination in public-facing businesses and services. By explicitly linking the implementation of Sharia law to religious discrimination, the bill intends to prevent certain practices in public accommodations. This measure is designed to ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment regardless of religious affiliation when accessing public services.