Rep. Chip Roy announced that the Sharia Free America Caucus has expanded to 40 members, highlighting the rapid growth of the group he co-founded to counter what he describes as the influence of Sharia law in the United States. Roy celebrated the milestone, stating, “The Sharia Free America Caucus has now reached 40 members. Sharia law has no place in America, not now or ever.”
The caucus, launched by Chip Roy alongside Keith Self on December 18, 2025, began with 26 members representing 17 states. Its increase to 40 members signals growing support among House Republicans for the group’s stated objective of safeguarding what its founders describe as the nation’s constitutional system and Judeo-Christian heritage.
Roy has consistently positioned the caucus as both a legislative and cultural response to perceived efforts to introduce aspects of Islamic law into American institutions. Speaking during a House Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Sharia-Free America,” Roy argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution. He claimed that Sharia lacks due process protections, treats non-Muslims unequally, and permits practices and punishments he characterized as inconsistent with American legal norms.
At the same hearing, Roy emphasized that his criticism was aimed at a legal framework rather than religious belief. “This is not about freedom of worship,” he said, adding that his focus was on opposing what he described as the imposition of a foreign legal code that conflicts with U.S. laws and constitutional principles.
Roy framed the debate as a defense of American traditions and governance, declaring that while individuals are free to hold personal beliefs, efforts to reshape the nation’s legal structure would be met with resistance. He warned against developments he likened to challenges faced by European nations and reiterated his commitment to protecting constitutional values.
Self echoed those views, stating that preserving the American system is central to maintaining civil liberties. He described Sharia law as fundamentally at odds with the principles of individual freedom and constitutional governance, and thanked fellow lawmakers for supporting the caucus’ mission.
With membership now at 40, Roy’s announcement underscores the caucus’ continued momentum and points to further legislative initiatives aimed at limiting the recognition of foreign legal systems within American courts and public policy.
