TRO On Oklahoma Anti-Shariah Amendment Extended For A Week

After a two hour hearing yesterday, an Oklahoma federal district judge extended for another week the previously issued temporary restraining order (see prior posting) barring Oklahoma election officials from certifying the ballot results on a state constitutional amendment that precludes courts from considering Shariah law or international law in reaching decisions. The Oklahoman reports that plaintiffs are seeking a temporary injunction to prevent State Question 755 from taking effect, arguing that it targets Islam. The state argued that the purpose of the amendment is to prevent courts from using precepts of other nations or cultures in their decisions.