Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing multiple proposals to safeguard state sovereignty and prevent the application of foreign laws in the judicial system. House Joint Resolution 1040, introduced by State Rep. Gabe Woolley, would bar Oklahoma courts from applying Sharia law or other foreign legal systems, emphasizing adherence to the U.S. and Oklahoma constitutions.

Woolley defended the measure against critics concerned about religious liberty, calling Sharia law “a political ideology presented as a religion” and “a Trojan horse” aimed at undermining free nations. The resolution seeks to ensure courts remain grounded in constitutional principles while protecting Oklahomans’ rights.

State Sen. David Bullard is leading the Senate effort with Senate Joint Resolution 15, which would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. The amendment language would prohibit courts and government entities from recognizing or enforcing any foreign code, law, custom, or practice that conflicts with state or federal constitutional protections. Bullard stressed the importance of defending the state’s Christian heritage and preserving freedom from foreign ideological threats.

Other related measures focus on limiting foreign ownership and influence. State Sen. Warren Hamilton filed multiple bills, including the Preserving Oklahoma Values Act, Senate Bill 1672, restricting foreign ownership of land, and Senate Bill 1963, protecting critical infrastructure. Hamilton stated, “In order to own a piece of [America], you should be an American. To allow any foreign entity to own a piece of America is treasonous.”

State Sen. Julie McIntosh introduced Senate Bill 1784 to bar ownership or influence by terrorist organizations within Oklahoma, emphasizing protection of taxpayer dollars and public safety while upholding lawful freedoms. State Sen. Michael Bergstrom introduced Senate Bill 1486, which would designate the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as domestic terrorist organizations under Oklahoma law, aiming to counter foreign ideological influence in the United States.

Together, these measures reflect a concerted effort by Oklahoma lawmakers to maintain state sovereignty, reinforce constitutional protections, and block potential foreign or ideological encroachment on the state’s legal, financial, and cultural institutions.