Texas Governor Greg Abbott Says All Construction on the Muslim 'EPIC City' Has Been Stopped

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Greg Abbott says all construction halted for Muslim "EPIC City"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state has stopped all construction on "EPIC City," a proposed Muslim-themed development backed by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC).

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Muslim-centered EPIC City now under DOJ investigation, Sen. Cornyn says

EPIC City and Community Capital Partners Inc. (CCP) hired high-profile attorney Dan Cogdell in April to represent them in Texas investigations over the financial and free housing laws and whether the mosque has conducted illegal funerals.

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Texas Halts 402-Acre Sharia Law-Linked Muslim Community Development Amid Multiple Criminal Investigations

Governor Abbott and the State of Texas continue to take action to uphold the rule of law and defend Texas communities from any threats posed by EPIC

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Texas Gov. Abbott Halts Development Of Controversial 'Epic City' For Muslims

Texas Gov. Abbott Halts Development Of Controversial 'Epic City' For Muslims. Texas Governor Greg Abbott wrote on X that his team has halted construction of a planned mixed-use development. The 402-acre site is being transformed into a community for Muslims that includes 1,000 homes, a K-12 faith-based school, a mega mosque.

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EPIC hires high-profile Texas attorney who says mosque is victim of ‘racial profiling'

The East Plano Islamic Center, EPIC, and developers of the proposed EPIC City master-planned community have retained a high-profile Texas attorney to represent them. The group's attorney said he believes his clients are being targeted due to their faith. "EPIC City is a thoughtful community designed for families, just like hundreds of others in Texas," said their attorney, Dan Cogdell.

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DOJ Launches Investigation Into Proposed Islamic “Sharia Law City” In Texas * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley

The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) wants to build a new city with 1,000 homes on Texas soil. It would have a huge mosque at the center, with Muslim schools, a community college, shops, and sports fields. All residents would have to comply with Islamic Sharia law.

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Justice Department opens probe into Texas Muslim-centric development, Cornyn says

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi told Sen. John Cornyn that the DOJ would open an investigation in response to a request from the Texas Republican last month. Cornyn expressed concern that those involved in the planned development could discriminate against Jewish and Christian Texans. The planned mixed-use development is tied to the East Plano Islamic Center.

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Muslim-led development in Texas sparks DOJ action

EPIC recently bought just over 400 acres of property north of Josephine. The proposed development includes more than 1,000 homes, a school, retail areas, parks and more centered around a mosque. Gov. Greg Abbott announced in April that a dozen state agencies were investigating EPIC and its affiliated entities.

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Muslim housing development under investigation by US government

The proposed development is put forward by the East Plano Islamic Centre. It is touted as a ‘thriving ecosystem’ that ‘paves the way for prosperity’ Republican Senator John Cornyn urged Pam Bondi, the Attorney General, to investigate the development.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbot Halts Muslim EPIC City Due to Investigations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced he stopped all construction of the Muslim EPIC City in North Texas due to state and DOJ investigations. The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project. While the DOJ investigates possible civil rights violations. The EPIC city is the brainchild of the East Plano Islamic Center.

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DOJ launches investigation into Texas mosque over proposed Muslim community

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into a proposed Muslim community development in North Texas. The investigation targets EPIC City, a 402-acre project backed by the East Plano Islamic Center. The planned development includes over 1,000 homes, a mosque, a K-12 faith-based school and clinics.

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Texas Gov. Abbott Halts EPIC City Project Amid Sharia Law Concerns, Orders Multiple Probes

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has confirmed that the construction of the EPIC City project has been stopped. The Muslim-themed development is now facing several state and federal investigations, including one by the Department of Justice (DOJ)EPIC City was initially planned to include more than 1,000 homes, a mosque, a faith-based school, and a community college.

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Abbott Says Texas Halted Construction of Muslim Residential Project. Developers Say It Hasn't Even Started.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halted construction of a Muslim-themed residential community. The East Plano Islamic Center says it has yet to submit its proposal for approval. The project proposal covers more than 400 acres across Collin and Hunt counties. It plans to include a mosque, private faith-based school, over 400 acres.

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Abbott Says Texas Has ‘Halted Any Construction’ of Planned Muslim Community Amid State and Federal Investigations

Governor Abbott says ‘actions are being taken to address all concerns’ related to the community.

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Abbott pauses construction of controversial Muslim EPIC City amid probes

Gov. Abbott pauses construction of controversial Muslim EPIC City amid probes into the project. The project will include a new mosque, over 1,000 single- and multifamily homes, a K-12 Islamist faith-based school. The operation is planned by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) organization.

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