DeSantis Signs Sharia Law Ban: What It Means for Florida Courts
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April 7, 2026
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed HB 1471, a sweeping bill that bars Florida courts from applying foreign or religious laws—including Sharia law—when doing so would violate constitutional rights. The legislation also expands Florida's independent authority to designate and defund…
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