In CASE 24

question 68

Multiple Choice

In CASE 24.1Awad v.Ziriax(2012) ,Oklahoma passed the "Save Our State Amendment" which provided that Oklahoma courts could not consider international or Sharia law in making decisions.Awad,a muslim,was the executive director of the state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and sued.How did the court rule and why?

• A) The court dismissed Awad's lawsuit, holding that the First Amendment's Free Exercise clause does not apply to Muslims.
• B) The court dismissed Awad's lawsuit, holding that he had no standing to challenge the law.
• C) The court ruled for Awad, holding that the amendment violated Awad's First Amendment Right to Free Exercise of Religion was violated.
• D) The court ruled for Awad, holding that Awad's right to Due Process and Equal Protection was denied by the amendment.

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