Posted on 08/09/2017 6:31:05 PM PDT by marshmallow
ANN ARBOR, MI – In a settlement agreement, which reads more like an instrument of surrender, Bernards Township (“Township”), New Jersey officials agreed that, in addition to a $3.5 million payment to Islamic Society of Basking Ridge (“ISBR”), residents and citizens of the Township are prohibited from commenting on “Islam” or “Muslims.” at the upcoming public hearing to approve the settlement. Astonishingly, a federal judge approved the prohibition as a fully enforceable Order of the Court.
As a result of this suppression of speech, the Thomas More Law Center (“TMLC”), a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, yesterday, filed a lawsuit in the New Jersey Federal District Court on behalf of Christopher and Loretta Quick. The lawsuit was filed by TMLC affiliated New Jersey attorney, Michael Hrycak. Mr. Hrycak was assisted by TMLC staff attorney, Tyler Brooks. The TMLC is representing the Quicks without charge.
TMLC’s lawsuit alleges that Bernards Township’s settlement agreement constitutes a prior restraint on speech based on content, as well as, a violation of the Establishment Clause because it prefers Islam over other religions. The lawsuit asks the court to: declare that the settlement agreement is unconstitutional; and to enter a preliminary and permanent injunction against its enforcement.
The Quicks reside within 200 feet of the proposed mosque construction in a zoned residential area. Yet, the settlement agreement prohibits them from describing the many unique features of Islamic worship which will impact design of the building, traffic density, water and sewage, traffic control problems, road construction, and parking arrangements. According to the settlement agreement, ISBR is permitted to make statements concerning Christians and Jews and their places of worship, but in contrast, the Agreement prohibits commentary relating to Islam or Muslims. In fact, ISBR has previously discussed the Christian and Jewish religions.......
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Michigan is lost
WTF
How very British of them...
This is clearly unconstitutional, and it disgusts me that any judge would allow it to stand.
This is BS. As each individual citizen was not a party to the settlement, they are not bound by it.
Even disregarding the obvious First Amendment prohibition on the called-for restrictions, “You and Them cannot make a deal about me” is a long held legal principle.
Norman Rockwell “spoke” about this issue years ago:
Fine. Use the language that they used to use; “Mohammedans”.
Can they mention that ‘disgusting pig-hating and women-hating cult’?
Not Michigan....New Jersey.
The Thomas More Law Center is in Michigan.
Except the proposed mosque is in New Jersey.
All they need to do is talk about the headchoppers or the FGM crowd.
Simple solution: just refer to them as “potential terrorists”.
This is not Michigan. It is New Jersey. The Thomas More Law Center, which is working on the case, is in Michigan.
The Moore Center is in A^2.
Jihadists.
This court seems to think that the First Amendment is so important, that we need to disregard the First Amendment in order to protect it.
Or something.
Towelheads acceptible?
Camel jockeys?
Sand n.....?
Christians can politely pose these theologucal questions raised here http://www.theusmat.com/islamandfreewill.htm when it comes to sharia law
Get ready for the islamization of america at this rate.
1st Europe
2nd Canada
Now US
While the $3.5mm is not as bizarre as the $12mm for pain & suffering canada awarded a Gitmo detainee who murdered a US soldier in afghanistan, it’s still a bundle.
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