Awad v. Ziriax
United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
754 F. Supp. 2d 1298 (W.D. Okla. 2010)
Relevant factsFree
Oklahoma voters approved a ballot measure amending the state constitution to bar courts from considering international law or, specifically, Sharia law. Awad (plaintiff), a Muslim Oklahoman, sued Ziriax (defendant), the state election board's chair, claiming the amendment violated the Establishment Clause, and sought a preliminary injunction against certifying the vote before the merits were decided.
IssueFree
Whether a ballot measure barring courts from considering Sharia law, specifically, is unconstitutional under the Establishment Clause.
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