US Lawmaker Proposes Bill Against Sharia Law for Immigrants

On Wednesday, US Congressman Barri Moor announced the introduction of the "Crusade Act," a controversial bill that mandates Nigerian immigrants entering the United States as religious workers to publicly reject Sharia law and swear allegiance to the U.S. Constitution.

Moor argues that certain religious doctrines conflict with constitutional principles, particularly targeting individuals seeking entry through the religious worker immigration program. The bill has ignited heated debates across the United States, especially among civil rights advocates, immigrant groups, and religious organizations, who argue that it may face constitutional challenges due to the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom.

The discussion surrounding the bill has intensified in light of recent concerns raised by American lawmakers about religious violence and the treatment of Christians in Nigeria, where Sharia law operates alongside conventional courts in several northern states. Moor, alongside Chris Smith, also introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2026, aimed at pressuring Nigerian authorities to address rising insecurity and religious persecution.