Shariah Law and American State Courts: An Assessment of State Appellate Court Cases

This study evaluates published appellate legal cases that involved “conflict of law” issues between Shariah (Islamic law) and American state law.

Table 7-Category by State (continued)

Maryland by Category Number of Cases
Shariah Marriage Law 2
Child Custody 1

 

Texas by Category Number of Cases
Shariah Contract Law 2
Shariah Marriage Law 1

 

Iowa by Category Number of Cases
Child Custody 2
Louisiana by Category Number of Cases
Shariah Marriage Law 1
Child Custody 1

 

Nebraska by Category Number of Cases
Shariah Marriage Law 1
Child Custody 1

 

Virginia by Category Number of Cases
Shariah Marriage Law 2
Child Custody 1
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