(CANTON, MI, 11/22/2022) – The Michigan chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a local branch of the nation’s leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and the City of Troy, Mich., today announced a full and final resolution of the lawsuit filed on behalf of Adam Community Center over a zoning dispute that have been ongoing since 2018.
In a joint statement, the parties said:
“While the parties involved are confident in their respective legal positions, everyone believes that settlement is in the best interest of all, especially given the emotionally charged nature of these long-pending cases. The settlement is not an admission of liability but clarifies that the property can be used for religious purposes. The mutually agreeable settlement resolves the lawsuit and includes an undisclosed award of monetary damages. The full terms of the settlement are confidential, and this press release shall serve as the sole source of information.”
Troy Mayor Ethan Baker said:
“The Troy City Council embraces the multi-cultural fabric of our city, where there are many varied locations for our diverse community members to worship, including the First Jamiah Masjid of Troy. We are grateful that we were able to amicably resolve the pending case and look forward to continuing a positive relationship.”
“Adam Community Center is pleased to have this lawsuit behind them and looks forward to having a permanent location in the city where they can provide religious and educational services, engage in community outreach and do the interfaith work that is at the core of its mission,” said Amy V. Doukoure, CAIR-MI Staff attorney. “The community stands with the City of Troy in celebrating this settlement.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, 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-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid (248) 842-1418, [email protected]; CAIR-MI Staff Attorney Amy V. Doukoure (586) 943-8823, [email protected]