A planned real estate development around the East Plano Islamic Center has prompted an investigation by the Justice Department following accusations labeled as antisemitic and Islamophobic by Texas Senator John Cornyn and other officials. Claims that the project would create a Muslim-only community and enforce Islamic law have been refuted by the developers. EPIC City, which aims to create housing and various community services, seeks to comply legally and dismisses the accusations as discriminatory. The case underscores ongoing challenges related to religion and community relations in the region.
"Religious discrimination and Sharia Law have no place in the Lone Star State. Any violations of federal law must be swiftly prosecuted, and I know under the Trump administration, they will be."
"From day one, their intention was to comply completely and wholeheartedly with the law. And they've just been vilified, assailed and attacked."
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