"One wonders if it would have been possible to keep the ICU and work on moderating them, rather than eliminating the Muslim influence without any idea who else could keep order there." (OD)

Sharia is not subject to modification and moderation in the political sense.

An-Nisaa

[105] We have sent down to thee the Book in truth, that thou mightest judge between men as guided by Allah: so be not (used) as an advocate by those who betray their trust

75] And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)? Men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!

The word "judge" can easily be interchanged witht the word "help" at the end of the 2cd cited Ayat.