Greg Abbott Says All Construction Halted for Muslim 'EPIC City'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said the state has stopped all construction on "EPIC City," a proposed Muslim-themed development backed by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC).

EPIC officials have repeatedly denied claims that the town would violate state law, or operate under Islamic legal systems. Despite that, the project is under scrutiny from multiple agencies, with Abbott saying the development faces "a half dozen investigations."

Newsweek has contacted the East Plano Islamic Center via email for a response to the governor's comments.

The Context

The development proposal, dubbed "EPIC City," covers 402 acres in Collin and Hunt Counties. It has drawn backlash from Texas officials, including Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who have accused organizers of potential legal violations. The governor previously wrote in March that "legislators are considering laws to restrict it, as well as laws to prevent foreign adversaries from buying land in Texas."

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