A proposed Muslim-led city in Texas is one step closer to becoming a reality after a judge ruled that the state must honor agreements with the developers.<\/p>\n
The East Plano Islamic Community (EPIC) mosque is aiming to create a new neighborhood for its members just outside of Dallas, near the town of Josephine. The Project was rebranded as \u201cThe Meadow\u201d in 2025.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Project features a sprawling mosque with a beautiful green dome and can accommodate 3,200 worshippers, making it one of the largest mosques in Texas. The \u2018city\u2019 will include 1,000 homes, green spaces, and schools.<\/p>\n
Several members of the EPIC community expressed surprise at the controversy surrounding the Meadow proposal when local media visited their homes. \u201cIt\u2019s not just for Muslims; anyone can live there. The majority are Muslim,\u201d explained 19-year-old Fatmeh Zeidan in December.<\/p>\n
This news comes as a relief, given that notable figures, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and State Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as many residents, have opposed the Project multiple times over the past few years. Their main concern has been the unfounded fear that \u201cMuslims will impose Sharia law\u201d in Texas. This reaction highlights how hate and bigotry can turn even educated individuals sitting in responsible positions into rank idiots.<\/p>\n
Developers received a significant win when a Travis County Judge ruled that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) must comply with the terms of an agreement reached with Community Capital Partners, the Project\u2019s developer.<\/p>\n
The TWC had previously stalled progress, claiming the developers were under investigation for potential fair housing violations. In response, Community Capital Partners filed a lawsuit against the agency, arguing that it failed to acknowledge or advance the fair housing policies they had submitted.<\/p>\n
This week, the Travis County judge sided with the developers, denying the state\u2019s request to dismiss the case and allowing the Project to move forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis ruling confirms what we have maintained from the beginning: Community Capital Partners has been willing, ready, and committed to following Texas law at every step,\u201d stated the company\u2019s president, Imran Chaudhary. \u201cWe have done nothing wrong, and this decision reflects that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Not so fast, countered Governor Abbott\u2019s team. The TWC called the court\u2019s ruling \u201cflawed\u201d and said it ignores substantial evidence suggesting the developers are violating the Fair Housing Act. \u201cThis development remains under active investigation with our federal partners at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We are taking immediate steps to appeal this decision,\u201d the agency informed The Dallas Morning News.<\/p>\n
Governor Abbott commented on X regarding the decision, stating, \u201cThis erroneous court ruling has already been appealed and halted. Additionally, the so-called city is the subject of other litigation and countless investigations. It will never see the light of day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Strong words, Mr. Governor.<\/p>\n
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