Oklahoma voters approve an amendment barring the use of Islamic law in state courts . A federal district judge issued a temporary restraining order on the amendment earlier this month . But in automated phone messages in support of the amendment , former CIA Director and Oklahoma native James Woolsey warned that there was a `` major campaign in Europe to impose Sharia law '' and that Islamic law `` is beginning to be cited in a few U.S courts . '' The lead plaintiff claims the amendment violates the First Amendment . Backers cite a judge 's refusal to grant a protective order against a husband accused of rape .
Oklahoma voters approve an amendment barring the use of Islamic law in state courts . A federal district judge issued a temporary restraining order on the amendment earlier this month . The lead plaintiff claims the amendment violates the First Amendment . Backers cite a judge 's refusal to grant a protective order against a husband accused of rape .