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A decade ago, Beth Van Duyne, the mayor of Irving, Texas, railed against Shariah law, and eventually won a seat in Congress.
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Beth Van Duyne railed against Shariah law a decade ago and won seat in Congress
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Politics History
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February 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM (6 months ago)

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Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/texas-muslims-republicans.html

Texas Republican politicians are shifting their focus to anti-Muslim rhetoric after the border issue lost its potency. This shift is fueled by concerns over immigration and the growing Muslim population in the state's suburbs. The article highlights specific examples of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric by Texas officials.

Texas Politics Islamophobia Republican Party Immigration Sharia Law Political Rhetoric Anti-Muslim Sentiment

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