Indiana GOP senator says bill aimed at Islamic law concerns
One of the Indiana legislators proposing to prohibit state judges from referring to foreign laws says he is concerned that Islamic religious law could be cited in civil cases.
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Divide stops effort to repeal North Carolina LGBT law
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Incoming Indiana governor picks controversial DOC leader
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Shirley gets maximum 50 years in Indianapolis house blast
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