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Community Update: American Islamic Center’s Lawsuit Against Des Plaines Proceeding

January 30, 2014
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AIC hopes to proceed with its lawsuit against Des Plaines, who imposed a significant burden on the Center’s religious exercise, as well as discriminating against the Center as a religious institution and based on its Muslim affiliation, the next hearing is set for 3/17/2014.

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CBS2: Chicago Islamic group sues Des Plaines for discrimination [VIDEO]

September 19, 2013
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CBS2 reports on the lawsuit CAIR-Chicago filed against the city of Des Plaines for refusing to issue a zoning permit for the American Islamic Center.

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WBBM 780: American Islamic Center files lawsuit against Des Plaines city council [AUDIO]

September 18, 2013
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WBBM Radio’s Bob Conway shares news of the case filed on Monday, September 16 against the city of Des Plaines, alleging that members of the city council were discriminatory in their refusal to issue an Islamic center’s zoning permit request.

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WGN Radio: Suit filed in district court against Des Plaines [AUDIO]

September 18, 2013
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WGN AM Radio reports on the recent case brought forth by CAIR-Chicago on behalf of the Bosnian American Islamic Center against the city of Des Plaines.

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CLTV: CAIR-Chicago files lawsuit against city of Des Plaines [VIDEO]

September 18, 2013
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CAIR-Chicago announced on Monday, September 16 that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American Islamic Center against Des Plaines, IL. CLTV Evening News reports.

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Chicago Tribune: Muslim group says Des Plaines zoning denial violates religious freedom

September 17, 2013
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A Bosnian Muslim congregation filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Des Plaines and five aldermen, alleging they violated its religious freedom when they denied permission to convert a vacant office building into a community center and Muslim house of worship.

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