CAIR-NY, Muslims to Announce Lawsuit Over Proposed Yonkers Mosque

Media Advisory

(NEW YORK, NY, 9/20/16) – On Wednesday, September 21, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) will join other Muslim organizations at a news conference to announce the filing of a lawsuit against the city of Yonkers, N.Y., alleging discriminatory use of landmark laws to hinder long-planned construction of a mosque.

WHAT: Yonkers Muslims to Sue City for Obstructing Construction of Mosque

WHEN: Wednesday, September 21, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Law Firm of Omar T. Mohammedi, LLC, 233 Broadway, Suite 801, New York, NY 10279

CONTACT: CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher, 646-665-7599 anasher@cair.com

The Islamic Community Center for Mid-Westchester (ICCMW) and its members, CAIR-NY, civil rights organizations, and interfaith partners will hold a press conference to announce the filing of a civil complaint and request for injunction against the City of Yonkers. 

The Law Firm of Omar T. Mohammedi, LLC, on behalf of its client ICCMW, alleges that the City of Yonkers discriminated against the Muslim community of Colonial Heights when it improperly designated the planned site for their mosque as a landmark.

SEE: Muslims fight to gain right to build mosque
http://www.concordmonitor.com/Muslims-see-anti-mosque-bias-in-landmarking-decision-2762774

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.

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