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Greg Abbott

Governor of Texas since 2015

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Nov 30, 2025
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WHAT STATES IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE PASSED SHARIA LAW

No U.S. state has “passed Sharia law” as a parallel legal system; instead, more than a dozen states have enacted laws or ballot measures intended to block courts from applying “Sharia,” “foreign,” or ...

Dec 10, 2025
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Has Jasmine Crockett made public statements about race or white people?

Jasmine Crockett has publicly criticized Republicans and invoked race in recent remarks around her Dec. 8–9, 2025 Senate launch, saying “white men on this side of the aisle” were portraying people of ...

Nov 21, 2025
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Have any US cities attempted to incorporate Sharia elements into local rules?

There is no reliable reporting that any U.S. city has officially adopted or imposed Sharia as municipal law; fact‑checks and longstanding reporting say communities or cities “under Sharia law” do not ...

Dec 1, 2025

Which US states have proposed bans on Sharia law after 2020 and what were the results?

Since 2020, reporting shows a renewed push by some Republican lawmakers and state officials to curb the influence of “Sharia” by advancing new bills or touting existing laws; Texas actions and multipl...

Oct 11, 2025

Muslims in the US want sharia law based on 2015 survey.

A 2015 survey showed , a result that has been cited to claim that “Muslims in the US want Sharia law” . Subsequent reporting and policy actions in 2025 — including proposed federal legislation and a T...

Dec 15, 2025

How is Turning Point USA’s organizational structure—staff hierarchy, regional directors, and affiliated entities—organized in 2025?

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2025 presents as a centralized national nonprofit with a senior leadership team led by CEO and Board Chair Erika Kirk after Charlie Kirk’s death; TPUSA reports roughly 350...

Oct 16, 2025

How does California's GDP compare to the GDP of Texas in 2025?

California’s economy remained substantially larger than Texas’s in the most recent consolidated estimates, with , a gap of roughly $1.4 trillion by late 2024–mid‑2025 estimates. Multiple datasets and ...

Nov 18, 2025

Controversies surrounding Sharia practices in the US

Debate over “Sharia” in the U.S. has re‑emerged as a political flashpoint: lawmakers have proposed national and state bans such as the 2025 "No Shari'a Act" and Texas’ law targeting so‑called “Sharia ...

Oct 29, 2025

Has Jasmine Crockett faced any backlash for her statements on racism?

Rep. Jasmine Crockett has both been the target of racist attacks and faced criticism for some of her own remarks; public responses vary depending on the actor and the allegation. Coverage shows : cons...

Nov 20, 2025

What specific comments did Jasmine Crockett make about racism and when were they made (include dates)?

Rep. Jasmine Crockett publicly called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “absolutely” racist on May 17, 2024, after Greene made comments about Crockett’s physical appearance . She also called President Trump...

Oct 16, 2025

Which states have implemented anti-sharia law legislation and what are the effects?

Several recent proposals and actions — including a federal “No Sharia Act” introduced by Representative Randy Fine and a Texas executive move by Governor Greg Abbott — assert bans on enforcing Sharia ...

Oct 13, 2025

How do muslim americans view the role of sharia law in their personal and community lives within the US?

Muslim Americans hold diverse views of , with many treating it as a private moral and ethical guide rather than a system of state law, while political actors and some opponents frame Sharia as a legal...

Dec 17, 2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas high schools.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a statewide partnership with Turning Point USA aimed at creating “Club America” chapters on every Texas high school campus, a move unveiled at a news conference with Lt. Gov...

Dec 11, 2025

What exactly did Jasmine Crockett say about race and in what context?

Jasmine Crockett announced a late-entry U.S. Senate run in Texas on Dec. 8, 2025 and in that launch — and in prior public remarks — she made several comments about race and racialized behavior that ha...

Nov 25, 2025

What specific corruption allegations has Governor Greg Abbott faced and who made them?

Public reporting and commentary show multiple, distinct accusations of corruption directed at Governor Greg Abbott from partisan actors, local editorial boards, watchdog groups and fellow lawmakers. E...

Dec 16, 2025

Which states have the highest concentration of Turning Point USA high school chapters in 2025?

As of December 2025, reporting and organization statements indicate Texas, Tennessee and Oklahoma are the most prominent states pushing to install Turning Point USA (TPUSA) high-school “Club America” ...

Dec 10, 2025

How many high school chapters does Turning Point USA have in the United States as of 2025?

Available reporting and Turning Point USA’s own materials show different counts for TPUSA’s high-school presence in 2025: TPUSA’s student site advertises “800+” to “1,000” high school clubs , while mu...

Nov 21, 2025

What are the arguments for and against banning sharia law in US states?

Debate over banning Sharia law in U.S. states centers on two competing claims: proponents say explicit bans protect constitutional values and prevent “foreign” or religious rules from supplanting U.S....

Nov 18, 2025

What specific Sharia practices have led to legal or political controversies in the U.S. in recent years?

Debates about “Sharia” in the United States have repeatedly centered on specific practices — chiefly religious arbitration in family and commercial disputes, proposed community developments (e.g., “Sh...

Dec 10, 2025

Can non-students attend Turning Point USA events on college campuses?

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is primarily a student-focused organization with chapters on thousands of campuses and a growing slate of conferences and K–12 outreach programs; TPUSA’s materials and report...