Muslim files federal lawsuit challenging new Oklahoma amendment on Sharia law

Muneer Awad, the executive director of the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court challenging the constitutionality of a state question

 
BY CARLA HINTON | Modified: November 5, 2010 at 12:39 am | Published: November 5, 2010   

The leader of a Muslim civil rights group filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of a measure that prohibits Oklahoma courts from considering international law or Sharia law when making decisions.

photo - Chuck Thornton The deputy director of the ACLU of Oklahoma said the group wants to provide support.
Chuck Thornton The deputy director of the ACLU of Oklahoma said the group wants to provide support.

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Local group files lawsuit over State Question 755

Nov 4The Oklahoma chapter of the CAIR, announces it's filing a...

The targeted measure, State Question 755, was approved Tuesday by about 70 percent of Oklahoma voters.

Muneer Awad, executive director of the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on...
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