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DOJ Launches Civil Rights Probe as Texas Halts Construction on Muslim-Led EPIC City

The proposed 400-acre development in North Texas faces multiple investigations and allegations of discrimination, as organizers deny claims of Sharia law and vow full legal compliance.

Left: Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Right: concept art of EPIC city.
FILE - Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
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Overview

  • The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into EPIC City, a 400-acre planned community led by the East Plano Islamic CenterJosephine, Texas.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed the state has suspended all construction on the project, citing permit issues and approximately six ongoing investigations, including criminal inquiries.
  • The project has faced criticism from Republican officials, including Senator John Cornyn, who alleges it is an 'exclusive religious settlement' governed by Islamic principles, a claim organizers deny.
  • EPIC City developers emphasize their commitment to complying with all state and federal laws and reject accusations of intending to implement Sharia law.
  • Leaders of the East Plano Islamic Center report receiving hate calls, death threats, and doxxing, raising concerns about safety as political and public scrutiny intensifies.