Federal Judge in New Jersey Allows a Lawsuit Seeking a Mosque Permit to Continue
Muslim organizations in both Virginia and New Jersey continue to fight for permits using the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
Mosque Denial Lawsuit in New Jersey Reaches $400,000 Settlement
New Jersey’s City of Bayonne settled a lawsuit challenging its denial of a Muslim group’s zoning permit application, after attorneys warned the litigation would likely cost millions.
Justice Dept Announces Settlement of Mosque Denial Lawsuit in PA
Mosque construction in Bensalem Township, PA can now proceed after lawsuits alleging religious discrimination for the denial of a zoning variance were settled.
After Settlement, New Jersey Town Votes to Approve Mosque Construction
The financial costs to citizens of defending unlawful religious discrimination can be enormous, but the societal costs can be even greater. Here’s hoping Bernards Township (NJ) can finally being to heal.
New Claims, DOJ Investigation Over Denial of Mosque Construction in VA, NJ
Written by Don Byrd
