Col. Paul Deckert, left front, of New Orleans, from the Center for Security Policy, and Rep. Brandt Smith testify before the Arkansas House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark., about a bill that would require state judges to use American-based law when deciding cases. The bill passed on a voice vote despite concerns it could infringe on the judiciary branch and was sent to the full House. (AP Photo/Kelly P. Kissel)