Rep. Eli Crane Questions National Security Official on Sharia Law and Border Security

National Security Concerns and Border Control

• 🎯 Director Kent stated that the U.S. does not know who has entered the country in the last four years, with an estimated 15 to 20 million people entering under the previous administration.
• ⚠️ It was confirmed that approximately 18,000 known and suspected terrorists entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.
• 🔑 Concerns were raised about individuals entering the country who do not assimilate to American culture and may intend to harm Americans.

Video Evidence of Sharia Law Support

• 🎬 A video was played showing individuals expressing that Sharia law should be above the U.S. Constitution.
• 🗣️ One individual stated, "Sharia law is made by Allah. So that is to be all the way above that."
• ⚖️ When asked about preferring Sharia law over American law, one person responded, "Sharia law. I'm a Muslim. I prefer Sharia law."
• 💬 Another statement indicated that if the law of the land is not Islamic, "then the law of the land and those who make it can go to hell."

Al-Qaeda Messaging and Vetting Concerns

• 📢 A clip was presented featuring an al-Qaeda message calling for revenge and the killing of "infidel Americans."
• 🔍 Director Kent linked such sentiments to the lack of border control and minimal vetting for approximately 2.7 million individuals from Muslim countries who entered under the Biden administration.

Long-Term Consequences of Non-Assimilation

• 🇺🇸 It was highlighted that citizens swear an oath to defend the Constitution, but concerns exist about individuals who reject assimilation or falsely swear this oath.
• 📉 The long-term consequence of admitting individuals who reject assimilation or dishonor the oath is the potential loss of the country as it is known, with examples from Europe and the UK cited.

Differences Between US Law and Sharia Law

• ⚖️ Director Kent acknowledged awareness of differences between the U.S. Constitution and interpretations of Sharia law.
• 🗣️ Key differences noted include the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of freedom of speech, which is absent under Sharia law, and the presumption of innocence in U.S. law, which is also not present under Sharia law.
• ⚠️ Interpretations of Sharia law can consider blasphemy or criticism of religious texts as serious offenses, sometimes punishable by death, underscoring the need for caution regarding who is admitted into the country.