Congressional Democrats call GOP anti-Sharia caucus 'hateful'

More than 100 Democrats Call Sharia Free Caucus 'Hateful'

More than 100 Democrats condemned the Sharia Free America Caucus, calling it “hateful.” The 119 Democrats, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Representatives James E. Clyburn (SC), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, Andre Carson (IN), Rosa DeLauro (CT), Jerry Nadler (NY), Hank Johnson (GA), and Ro Khanna (CA), argued that the caucus “reflects longstanding Islamophobic narratives and anti-Muslim sentiment.” Writing to Senate and H…

Congressional Democrats call GOP anti-Sharia caucus 'hateful'

(RNS) — The caucus targeting Sharia, or Islamic religious law, harkens back to anti-Muslim movements that flourished during the post-9/11 era and the early 2010s.