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HCR 90

AFFIRMING THE SUPREMACY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII OVER SHARIA LAW.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elijah Pierick

Hawaii resolution reaffirms that U.S. and state constitutions hold supreme legal authority over Sharia law, clarifying constitutional primacy in the state's legal system.

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Bill Summary · HCR 90

Legislative bill overview

HCR 90 is a concurrent resolution affirming that the U.S. Constitution and Hawaii's state constitution hold supreme legal authority over Sharia law within Hawaii's jurisdiction. The resolution asserts the primacy of constitutional law in the state's legal system and explicitly rejects any application of religious law that conflicts with constitutional protections.

Why is this important

This resolution addresses concerns about potential conflicts between religious legal frameworks and constitutional governance. It clarifies the legal hierarchy in Hawaii and ensures that constitutional protections—including due process, equal protection, and individual rights—cannot be superseded by religious legal systems. Such affirmations can be significant in states with diverse populations where questions about legal pluralism occasionally arise.

Potential points of contention

  • Religious liberty concerns: Critics may argue the resolution unnecessarily targets Islam and creates a false equivalency, as no U.S. court recognizes Sharia law as binding. Some view such affirmations as performative and potentially discriminatory toward Muslim communities.
  • Constitutional redundancy: Legal experts question whether explicit reaffirmation is necessary, since constitutional supremacy is already established through the Supremacy Clause and decades of precedent. This may raise questions about the resolution's actual purpose.
  • Symbolic messaging: Opponents contend that singling out Sharia law—rather than broadly affirming constitutional supremacy over all competing legal systems—sends an implicit message targeting Muslim residents and could be perceived as divisive.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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