Proposed Muslim community in Texas sparks debate, investigations: Here's what we know

A screenshot of a 2021 video of the East Plano Islamic Center in Plano, Texas.
A screenshot of a 2021 video of the East Plano Islamic Center in Plano, Texas. | Screenshot via YouTube/EPIC Masjid

A complex debate surrounding a proposed Muslim community in Texas continues to grow, with The Christian Post's Ian M. Giatti joining Billy Hallowell on the most recent episode of "The Inside Story" podcast to break down all of the details.

"The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into a proposed Muslim community development in North Texas, citing concerns over potential violations of federal law," Giatti recently reported. "The investigation targets EPIC City, a 402-acre project backed by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) in Josephine, Texas, about 40 miles northeast of Dallas."

The planned development includes over 1,000 homes, a mosque, a K-12 faith-based school, clinics, retail shops, a community college and sports facilities, sparking controversy among Texas Republican leaders.

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