Senator Requests DOJ Investigation into Texas Muslim-Only City Amid Sharia Law Concerns

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has urged the Department of Justice to investigate EPIC City, a proposed Muslim-only development near Josephine, Texas, due to allegations it may enforce Sharia law and discriminate against non-Muslims.

The 402-acre project, initiated by the East Plano Islamic Center, includes plans for over 1,000 homes, a mosque, and a faith-based school.

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Critics, including Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, have raised concerns about potential violations of U.S. law. Cornyn’s letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon emphasizes the need to ensure equal protection under the law for all religious groups.

The development has sparked controversy, with state agencies already investigating related issues.