El-Sayed Defends Sharia Law, Sparks Backlash
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked controversy after defending Sharia law on Fox News' Jesse Watters Primetime. He compared Sharia to Christian canon law, arguing that banning Sharia is discriminatory. Conservatives criticized his comparison, stating that Sharia is more comprehensive and governs all aspects of life, unlike canon law.
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