US Congressman Barry Moore Introduces CRUSADE Act Requiring Religious Immigrants to Reject Sharia Law
US Congressman Barry Moore has introduced a controversial bill that would compel immigrants entering the United States as religious workers to formally reject Sharia law and pledge allegiance to the American Constitution.
The proposed legislation, known as the “CRUSADE Act,” was announced by Barry Moore in a statement shared on X on Wednesday, PulseNets learned.
According to details obtained by PulseNets, the Republican lawmaker argued that certain religious doctrines are fundamentally inconsistent with the constitutional values and legal framework of the United States.
The bill specifically targets individuals seeking entry into America through religious worker immigration programmes. PulseNets learnt that applicants under such categories would be required to publicly disavow Sharia law before being granted admission into the country.
“Sharia law justifies the persecution of religious minorities, restrictions on women, and the elevation of religious law above all. This is why I introduced the CRUSADE Act,” Moore wrote.
“Immigrants entering our nation as religious workers should disavow sharia and uphold the Constitution,” he added.
The proposal has already triggered intense debate across the United States, with civil rights groups, immigration advocates and religious organisations raising concerns over the constitutionality of the bill.
Critics argue that the proposed legislation could face significant legal hurdles because the US Constitution guarantees freedom of religion under the First Amendment.
Sharia law, which is derived from Islamic teachings and principles, is practised in varying forms across several Muslim-majority countries and communities globally. In Nigeria, some northern states operate Sharia legal systems alongside conventional courts.
The development comes amid mounting political pressure in the United States surrounding religious extremism, immigration policies and constitutional protections.
PulseNets reported that a congressional hearing linked to the growing “Sharia-Free America” movement has further intensified national conversations around Islam and the role of religious law in American society.
Supporters of the movement insist that political Islam and Sharia principles are incompatible with the US Constitution and democratic governance.
The debate has also renewed international attention on Nigeria following recent concerns expressed by some American lawmakers over religious violence and the treatment of Christians in parts of the country.
Earlier this year, the United States reviewed Nigeria’s compliance with International Religious Freedom standards following fresh allegations involving attacks against Christian communities.
PulseNets learnt that the initiative was championed by Riley Moore and Chris Smith, who jointly introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026.
The proposed legislation seeks to pressure Nigerian authorities to address rising insecurity and alleged religious persecution affecting parts of the country.
The lawmakers also proposed deeper security cooperation between both nations, including plans for a US-Nigeria security partnership designed to protect vulnerable Christian communities and combat extremist networks.
Currently, at least 12 northern Nigerian states operate Sharia and anti-blasphemy laws.
American lawmakers backing the recent religious freedom campaign argued that such laws have allegedly been used against minorities and dissenting voices.
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“Blasphemy laws in Nigeria’s northern states are used to silence speech and dissent, target Christians and minorities, and justify so-called ‘convictions’ without due process,” the lawmakers stated.
The latest proposal introduced by Barry Moore is expected to face intense scrutiny in Congress, particularly from organisations defending religious liberty and immigrant rights in the United States.
