(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 7/11/22) – On Tuesday, July 12, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) will take part in a Castle Rock Township council board meeting to urge the township board to approve the conditional use permit for a Muslim cemetery.
This is the final step of this process. In 2017, the planning board approved, and the township board rejected the proposal, forcing the cemetery to sue in court.
The township council board will hold a final vote on the proposal for a conditional use permit from the Al Maghfirah (AL MAG-FIRAH) Cemetery.
WHAT: CAIR-MN to Take part in Castle Rock Township Planning Commission Meeting for Permit for Muslim Cemetery
WHEN: Tuesday July 12th, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Castle Rock Town Hall 2537 240th St. W. Farmington, MN 55024
WHO: CAIR-MN, Interfaith Leaders and Community Members
CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.com
LIVESTREAM: https://www.facebook.com/CAIR.Minnesota/
BACKGROUNDER:
In August 2017 the cemetery was vandalized and again in October 2021 someone came to the cut gas line, destroyed the electrical box while exposing live wires, and strategically placed over 50 tires in hopes of creating an explosion and subsequent fire. These damages were estimated at over $200,000. On Monday June 27th, the Township board approved the conditional use permit and recommended it to the Township council board.
SEE: Local, Federal Officials Called to Probe Bias Motive for Alleged Attempted Arson at Muslim Cemetery
In May of this year, CAIR-Minnesota called on the FBI to investigate a possible bias motive for the trespass and burglary at the cemetery.
SEE: CAIR-Minnesota Calls on FBI to Possible Probe Bias Motive for Burglary, Trespass at Muslim Cemetery
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-206-3360, jhussein@cair.com