Conservative activists at CPAC 2026 delivered a stark warning about the growing influence of Islamic law in American communities, with panelists highlighting how Sharia-compliant enclaves are quietly establishing themselves across the nation while rejecting core American principles.
The panel discussion titled "Don't Sharia My Texas" featured conservative heavyweights including Carl Higbie, host of "Carl Higbie Frontline," Matthew Foldi, Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Reporter, Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French, and Jenny Story, COO of Patriot Mobile.
"We're seeing the formation of communities that operate under entirely different legal and cultural systems," Higbie warned the packed audience. "This isn't about religious freedom - this is about parallel societies that fundamentally reject the Constitution and American way of life."
Texas: The New Battleground
The Lone Star State has emerged as ground zero for this cultural clash, with panelists documenting how certain Islamic communities are establishing governance structures that prioritize Sharia law over American jurisprudence. Bo French, running for Texas Railroad Commissioner, emphasized how these developments threaten the very fabric of Texas culture.
"Texans didn't fight for independence and build the greatest state in the union just to watch foreign legal systems take root," French declared to thunderous applause.
"This is about preserving the America our founders envisioned - one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for ALL Americans, not separate enclaves operating under foreign law."
Patriot Mobile's Jenny Story highlighted how corporate America often enables this cultural transformation by refusing to take stands on fundamental American values, contrasting her company's commitment to conservative principles.
A National Security Issue
The panelists made clear this isn't just a cultural concern - it's a matter of national security and constitutional governance. When communities reject American law in favor of foreign legal systems, they undermine the very foundations of our republic.
With President Trump back in office and committed to putting America First, will his administration finally address the threat of creeping Sharia law? Patriots across the country are watching to see if we'll defend our constitutional principles or continue allowing parallel societies to flourish on American soil.