Civil rights organizations, Muslim advocacy groups, and legal scholars have condemned the bill as discriminatory and unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) called the proposal “a blatant violation of the First Amendment,” warning that it could open the door to religious profiling and government overreach.
“This bill singles out Muslim immigrants for exclusion based on their beliefs, not their actions,” said Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates. “It’s un-American and fundamentally at odds with our nation’s commitment to religious liberty.”
Legal experts also point out that the language of the bill is vague and could be used to target peaceful individuals and families. “The Constitution protects the free exercise of religion,” said Professor Mark Feldman of Georgetown Law. “This bill would almost certainly face swift legal challenges.”
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