Texas Mayor Shuts Down Shariah Court In Heroic Way Not too long ago Irving, Texas made headlines when the media announced that a Shariah court or tribunal would be set up to handle disputes between Muslim parties. Now, the city has made an announcement that sheds new light on the incident. Shariah Law Court was NOT approved or enacted by the City of Irving, claims Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne. Recently, there have been rumors suggesting that the City of Irving has somehow condoned, approved or enacted the implementation of a Shariah Law Court in our City. Let me be clear, neither the City of Irving, our elected officials or city staff have anything to do with the decision of the mosque that has been identified as starting a Shariah Court. The mayor also hinted at her support for legislation to protect against foreign law. Currently, Texas Supreme Court precedent does not allow the application of foreign law that violates public policy, statutory, or federal laws, Mayor Van Duyne wrote on her Facebook page. However, now that this issue has emerged in our community, I am working with our State Representatives on legislation to clarify and strengthen existing prohibition on the application of foreign law in violation of constitutional or statutory rights. What do you think? Do you support Mayor Van Duyne in her stand for American law? 