Later today, representatives from the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) plan to attend a Lino Lakes City Council meeting and join community members as they respond to the council’s decision to place a moratorium on the Madinah Lakes project. This development, which proposes inclusive housing options and a mosque at its core, has faced significant opposition fueled by Islamophobic sentiments.
The Lino Lakes City Council voted two weeks ago to move forward with the moratorium process. The community has opportunities to speak and respond to the moratorium before it becomes official.
WHEN: Monday, May 13, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Lino Lakes City Council, City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
CONTACT: Osman Ahmed, Director of Advocacy, CAIR-MN, Tel: (612) 459-0334, Email: o-ahmed@cair.com; Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, CAIR-MN, Tel: (612) 406-0070, Email: jhussein@cair.com
It is worthy to note that Islamic institutions in Minnesota have been frequent targets of bias incidents.
BACKGROUNDER:
Madinah Lakes, a development proposed on 156 acres of what is currently Robinsons Landscaping at 310 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN, includes a mosque at the center and aims to foster a diverse community with a variety of home options. The plan features single-family homes, townhomes, row homes, apartments, and senior living condos, catering to a broad demographic to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all. This comprehensive development reflects our commitment to creating a vibrant and supportive community.
SEE: https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/89-5f18e8b6-6c67-4585-a5a9-1ec21a15c86c
Online forums and social media channels have been platforms on which opponents have openly expressed their anti-Muslim bias, citing the project’s alignment with Islamic values as their reason for opposition.
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: Osman Ahmed, Director of Advocacy, CAIR-MN, Tel: (612) 459-0334, Email: o-ahmed@cair.com; Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, CAIR-MN, Tel: (612) 406-0070, Email: jhussein@cair.com