State Question 755: Court Decisions

Oklahoma voters will consider 11 state questions covering a variety of issues on the November 2 ballot. The Oklahoma State Election Board has provided the text of each question as it will appear on the ballot.

State Question 755

Issue: Court Decisions

Principal Authors: Senator Anthony Sykes, Representative Rex Duncan

"This measure amends the State Constitution. It changes a section that deals with courts of this state. It would amend Article 7, Section 1. It makes courts rely on federal and state law when deciding cases. It forbids courts from considering or using international law. It forbids courts from considering or using Sharia Law.

International law is also known as the law of nations. It deals with the conduct of international organizations and independent nations, such as countries, states and tribes. It deals with their relationship with each other. It also deals with some of their relationships with persons.

The law of nations is formed by the general assent of civilized nations. Sources of international law also include international agreements, as well as treaties.

Sharia Law is Islamic law. It is based on two principal sources, the Koran and the teaching of Mohammed."

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