Speaker Johnson Warns of 'Serious' Sharia Law Threat in America

Cites conflict between Sharia tenets and U.S. Constitution

Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:03pm

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is sounding the alarm about the threat of Sharia law in the U.S., warning that its tenets run afoul of the Constitution. Johnson said the push to impose Sharia law is a "serious problem" that is "in direct conflict" with American values and principles.

Why it matters

Conservatives in Congress have grown more vocal about the perceived threat of Sharia law in recent months, with some lawmakers even forming a "Sharia-free America Caucus." This issue has become a flashpoint, with critics accusing those raising concerns of Islamophobia.

The details

Johnson was responding to backlash over comments made by Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., who posted on social media that "Muslims don't belong in American society." While Johnson said Ogles' language was different than he would use, the Speaker suggested Ogles was referring to immigrants who refuse to assimilate and instead seek to impose Sharia law, which Johnson said is "in conflict with the U.S. Constitution."

  • Johnson made the comments at a press conference during House Republicans' annual policy retreat in Miami on March 10, 2026.

The players

Mike Johnson

A Republican Congressman from Louisiana who currently serves as Speaker of the House.

Andy Ogles

A Republican Congressman from Tennessee who posted controversial comments about Muslims on social media.

Jamie Raskin

A Democratic Congressman from Maryland who criticized Ogles' comments and called on Johnson to speak out against "hate."

Keith Self

A Republican Congressman from Texas who is working to form a "Sharia-free America Caucus" in Congress.

Chip Roy

A Republican Congressman from Texas who is also working to form a "Sharia-free America Caucus" in Congress.

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What they’re saying

“There's a lot of energy in the country and a lot of popular sentiment that the demand to impose Sharia law in America is a serious problem.”

— Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House

“Sharia law and the imposition of Sharia law is contrary to the U.S. Constitution.”

— Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House

“Muslims don't belong in American society.”

— Andy Ogles

“My comments wouldn't even be a news story if I had said this about Christians. Please spare me your moral outrage. Cry harder.”

— Andy Ogles

What’s next

The House is expected to hold hearings on the perceived threat of Sharia law in the coming months.

The takeaway

This issue highlights the ongoing debate over the role of religion, immigration, and assimilation in American society, with conservatives warning about the dangers of Sharia law while critics accuse them of Islamophobia.