IRVING (CBSDFW.COM) – Dozens of Muslims in Irving are upset after the city council passed a resolution in support of a new state house bill some Muslims believe targets their faith. <br /> <br />Council members voted Thursday night on a resolution that support Texas HB 562, which forbids the use of foreign law and codifies the supremacy of U.S. and state law. <br /> <br />“I think it’s the most disgraceful day in the city of Irving,” said Omar Suleiman, an Irving resident who is Muslim. “The elephant in the room is that it’s the anti-Shariah bill.” <br /> <br />Some Muslims in Irving believe the resolution is in reaction to a new Islamic Tribunal that is operating in the city. <br /> <br />Judges had previously told community members their work is non-binding and they only deal with civil disputes like marriage. They also said U.S. and state laws supersede any decisions they make. <br /> <br />“This bill does not mention at all Muslims, Shariah Law, Islam, even religion,” said Mayor Beth Van Duyne. <br /> <br />Mayor Beth Van Duyne said it is important to recognize the constitution and unite behind U.S. and Texas laws. <br /> <br />“Respect them, obey them, embrace them,” said the mayor. <br />Many Muslims said all they can do is take use their feelings the next time they vote.
