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Texas Governor Abbott Opposes Mosque in Josephine Community

4/13/2025

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Abbott Opposes Mosque

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 400-acre community in Josephine, Texas, due to plans for a mosque. He took to social media to declare, "Shariah law is not allowed in Texas," highlighting the persistent anti-Muslim sentiment that has lingered in the U.S. since the September 11 attacks.

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Abbott Challenges Mosque Project

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are challenging the East Plano Islamic Center's ambitious "EPIC City" project, raising alarms over alleged legal breaches and hinting at possible legislation. Local residents voice their anxieties about Sharia law and community cohesion, while the Islamic Center firmly asserts its commitment to U.S. laws and regulations.

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Abbott Opposes Mosque

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 400-acre community in Josephine, Texas, due to plans for a mosque. He took to social media to declare, "Shariah law is not allowed in Texas," highlighting the persistent anti-Muslim sentiment that has lingered in the U.S. since the September 11 attacks.

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