DOJ Launches Civil Rights Probe Into EPIC City in Collin County, Texas, at Request of Senator Cornyn

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Updated May 10, 2025, 04:54 AM

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a civil rights investigation into EPIC City, a proposed Muslim-centric development in Collin County, Texas, following a request from Senator John Cornyn. The development, planned by the East Plano Islamic Center through its affiliate Community Capital Partners, aims to build over 1,000 homes, a school, retail areas, parks, and a mosque on 402 acres of land near Josephine, at the intersections of County Roads 850 and 695. Senator Cornyn expressed concerns about potential religious discrimination and the enforcement of Sharia law within the development, which he stated has no place in Texas. The investigation comes amidst ongoing state probes led by Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who have been investigating EPIC City for potential illegal activities since April. A dozen state agencies are involved, and earlier this month, Paxton called for records from Plano ISD officials related to the investigation. Attorney General Bondi notified Cornyn of the DOJ's decision to open the investigation. Community Capital Partners has responded to the scrutiny, stating their commitment to creating a diverse, safe, and inclusive community. They have criticized the investigations as politically motivated and expressed disappointment over the project being used for political theater. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), through its Government Affairs Department Director Robert S. McCaw, has also criticized the investigations, calling them factually baseless and accusing state officials of targeting Muslims for political gain.

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The #US Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into a #Muslim-centered planned community around one of the state’s largest mosques near #Dallas, US Sen. John Cornyn says. https://t.co/WjQL0mKSw0