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New Jersey Muslims sue township for mosque denial, alleging discrimination

Exclude from home pageCurated Content  |  September 30, 2026

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The Muslim Center of New Jersey is suing the Marlboro Township, New Jersey zoning board, council, mayor and others, alleging religious discrimination and violations of the community’s right to worship after a five-year application process to build a mosque ended with a denial.

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