foreign law; sharia law; prohibition
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Overview
Senate Bill 1018 defines ‘foreign law’ broadly to include systems like Sharia law and other legal codes outside of U.S. and Arizona law. It specifically prohibits the application of foreign laws that enable practices such as honor killings, forced marriages, and the abuse of minors. The bill aims to prevent the use of foreign legal principles that conflict with Arizona’s laws and values.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘foreign law’ to encompass Sharia law and other non-U.S. legal systems.
- Prohibits the application of foreign laws that allow honor killings.
- Prohibits the application of foreign laws that enable forced or coerced marriages.
- Prohibits the application of foreign laws that permit marriage involving a minor.
- Prohibits the application of foreign laws that sanction female genital mutilation.
- Prohibits the application of foreign laws that justify physical punishment of minors.
- Prohibits the application of foreign laws that enable domestic violence justified by cultural or religious authority.
- Prohibits the application of foreign laws that restrict liberty or rights based on gender, religion, or family honor.
Who is affected
- Individuals subject to foreign legal systems
- Families impacted by practices prohibited by the bill
- Legal professionals and courts in Arizona
- Religious and cultural communities
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