Lawsuit Says Broken Arrow Violated Rights by Denying Mosque Rezoning

Lawsuit says Broken Arrow violated rights by denying mosque rezoning

CAIR and the Islamic Society of Tulsa announced legal action over the city's denial of a rezoning request for a proposed mosque.

Lawsuit says Broken Arrow treated Muslims differently than other applicants

The lawsuit lists a litany of instances in which the Islamic Society of Tulsa says Christian churches, housing developments and retail centers with similar applications were approved or given a chance to address concerns.

Mosques experience 183% rise in bias attacks over 90 days - Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

By Sunita Sohrabji Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) released a report July 27 noting that bias attacks and threats at Islamic places of worship have risen by 183% in the past three months. Threats of violence, arson, and intimidation are among the bias-related attacks faced by mosques in the US since May. In Wilmington, North Carolina, a man banged on the mosque door, cursed, and is recorded on…

Broken Arrow mosque leaders sue over alleged discrimination

(RNS) — 'They did not want Muslims here, so they made up a reason, and in doing so, they violated the law,' said Meghan Murphy, an attorney with CAIR's Legal Defense Fund.

Islamic Society of Tulsa, CAIR sue BA over mosque denial

The Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Islamic Society of Tulsa are suing the City of Broken Arrow, calling their decision to deny a proposed mosque discrimination.

Rezoning denial prompts CAIR, Islamic Society of Tulsa lawsuit against Broken Arrow

The Council on American-islamic Relations