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Katy, TX
The Katy Islamic Association (KIA) purchased an 11-acre property in Katy, TX, to build a mosque and community center, encountering mixed public reactions. Some locals opposed the project, citing concerns over traffic, property values, and potential…
Tags: Approved, Built, Islamic Center, Public Campaign, Purpose-Built
Chantilly, VA
The Ahmadiyah Muslim Community Mosque in Chantilly, VA, was vandalized overnight between January 29 and 30, 2012, resulting in extensive exterior damage and $60,000 in repair costs. Following the vandalism, CAIR and the ADL called for local and…
Tags: ADL, Built, CAIR, Crimes Against Property, Mosque
Nokesville, VA
The case details the contentious approval process for a proposed mosque in Nokesville by the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS). Despite local opposition citing concerns over rural aesthetics and traffic, the Prince William County Planning…
Norwalk, CT
A documented account of Case No. CT_02, occurring in Norwalk, CT, from June 2012 to September 2014
Tags: DOJ, Lawsuit (RLUIPA)
Richmond, VA
In 2008, the Islamic Center of Henrico submits a proposal to rezone a 5.2-acre lot to build a 10,000-square-foot mosque and community center. Mosque opponents raise concerns about increased noise and traffic. After Henrico County denies the…
Kennesaw, GA
A documented account of Case No. GA_06, occurring in Kennesaw, GA. 30144 in Cobb County from November 2014 to April 2015
Tags: Approved, Built, DOJ, Lawsuit (RLUIPA), Mosque, Planning and Zoning, Public Campaign
Newton County, GA
A Doraville Muslim community meets public resistance to buying land in Newton County for a burial ground. Due to controversy, the county pauses worship building permits and holds public listening sessions about the proposed project. A subsequent BOC…
Nashville, TN
In December 2016, a federal district court in Tennessee dismisses for lack of subject matter jurisdiction a claim by the Islamic Center of Nashville (ICN) lawsuit challenging a Tennessee property tax exemption law on religious freedom grounds. In…
Tags: Lawsuit (RLUIPA), School