Arizona among growing number of states banning international law from rulings

islamic-lawBy Kimberly Railey | USA TODAY

Some say that preventing judges from recognizing foreign law when issuing decisions could affect religious arbitration used to handle family and personal disputes.

Proponents say the measures protect Americans’ constitutional freedoms

Opponents argue they can create legal complications.

A growing number of states are targeting what they see as a threat to their court systems: the influence of international laws.

Continued: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/04/states-ban-foreign-law/2602511/

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