La Salle County Board rescinds resolution denouncing ‘Sharia law’

La Salle County Board members voted 16-12 to rescind a resolution denouncing Sharia law, reversing the board’s 13-12 decision to approve it Oct. 8. Before the vote, the county’s attorney warned that the resolution would be declared unconstitutional once someone sued.Patrick Herrmann, the attorney representing the county, said it is unconstitutional for the government, including La Salle County, to discriminate against any religion.Board member James Reid, who brought the resolution forward, challenged the result. He argued that rescission needed a two-thirds vote because notice was not given at the prior meeting.“According to Robert’s Rules, it should be two-thirds,” Reid said. “I don’t agree with that.”Board Chairman Don Jensen read a rule that allows a simple majority when prior notice is given. He said the item’s place on the agenda met that requirement: “So the notice has been given, and it was on the agenda.”After a five-minute recess, Jensen said his reading had “some consensus”