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Shariah Controversy

The debate over banning US courts from considering Islamic law in their decision-making.

08/03/2012 | Rating NR

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Shariah Controversy

Clip: 8/3/2012 | 9m 59s

The debate over banning US courts from considering Islamic law in their decision-making.

"It targets one community, one faith," says Naeem Baig of proposed legislation to ban US state courts from considering shariah. "It is to create this fear of Islam and Muslims in the larger society."

08/03/2012 | Rating NR

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