Summary
North Hempstead is in hot water with a federal civil rights lawsuit after local officials blocked a mosque from expanding. Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for a messy and expensive court battle.
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Local taxpayers are on the hook for expensive legal defense costs, with the potential for steep settlements or court-ordered payouts if the town loses.
No groups benefit directly from this costly dispute, which drains public resources.
Local taxpayers take the hit by funding a preventable legal fight, while the local Muslim community's religious freedom is unfairly restricted.
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