Resolution 2026-1104.2 Title: Resolution to Prohibit Sharia in Idaho Courts and Government Proceedings

WHEREAS, the United States of America is founded upon the principles of a constitutional republic,

which stands as the longest-standing and greatest form of government in worl history, embodying

American exceptionalism through its commitment to individual liberty, the rule of law, and a

representative republic chosen through a democratic process; and,

WHEREAS, this constitutional framework ensures that all laws and judicial decisions are rooted in

American jurisprudence, free from foreign or incompatible legal systems that could undermine our

sovereignty and fundamental rights; and,

WHEREAS, the Islamic law, known as Sharia, derived from Islamic religious texts, means the set of rules,

precepts, instructions, or edicts which are said to emanate directly or indirectly from the god Allah or

the prophet Mohammed and which include directly or indirectly the encouragement of any person to

support the abrogation, destruction, or violation of the United States or Idaho Constitutions, or the

destruction of the national existence of the United States or the sovereignty of this state, and which

includes among other methods to achieve these ends, the likely use of imminent violence; and,

WHEREAS, Sharia represents a comprehensive legal and social code that in many applications

conflicts with American values, including equality under the law, freedom of speech, and protec'ons

against cruel and unusual punishment; and,

WHEREAS, several states have recognized the potential incompatibility of Sharia with American

jurisprudence and have enacted legislation to prohibit its use in courts or government proceedings,

including Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and

Tennessee; and,

WHEREAS, recent years have seen a rise in the prominence of Islamic political figures in the United

States, including in high-profile elections, which raises concerns about the promotion of ideologies

that may prioritize Sharia over contradictory constitutional principles; and,

WHEREAS, in the 2025 New York City mayor's race, Muslim candidate Zohran Mamdani was elected

mayor, prompting discussions about the integration of Islamic perspectives into American

governance and sparking backlash over potential ideological influences; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor of Mountain Home has remarked that the Qatari presence at the Mountain Home

Air Force Base would be a contribution to community diversity, potentially overlooking risks associated

with ideologies that include adherence to Sharia principles; and,

WHEREAS, instances across the United States have demonstrated perceived threats from Sharia,

such as attempts to apply it in family court disputes, arbitration agreements, and community

practices that conflict with state laws on issues like polygamy, inheritance, and women's rights,

leading to legislative responses in states like Texas and Arkansas; and,

WHEREAS, proponents of anti-Sharia measures, including U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama,

have warned that Islamic extremism, including the promo'on of Sharia, poses a significant threat to

American security and values, emphasizing the need to eradicate such influences; and,

WHEREAS, additional examples of Sharia-related concerns include reports of "Sharia patrols" in certain

U.S. communities enforcing religious codes informally, and legal challenges where foreign Sharia

rulings were cited in U.S. courts before being rejected, underscoring the need for proactive safeguards;

and,

WHEREAS, allowing any form of Sharia adherence in Idaho's state or local institutions would represent

a destructive ideology incompatible with our constitutional republic, threatening the exceptionalism

that has made America a beacon of freedom;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee that we call upon

the Idaho State Legislature to introduce and pass legislation explicitly banning the implementation,

recognition, or adherence to Sharia in any state or local court, government agency, or public

institution within Idaho; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this legislation should prohibit the use of Sharia principles in any legal

proceedings, arbitration, or administrative decisions, ensuring that all governance remains firmly

grounded in American Constitutional law; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Idaho Republican Party, at

the Winter 2026 for the delegation

!s consideration and action.

Adopted by the KCRCC November 2025, Author Matt Edwards/Jamie Hass PC 208