"The village, through counsel, affirmatively reached out to the DOJ upon hearing of their interest and offered to provide any relevant information they may need if they wished to review our zoning code.” "As for the DOJ, I would not presume to characterize their position," Mele said. A decision by Judge Stephen Roman is pending. Attorney's Office notified the court last month about getting involved, Bubel, trustees and their attorneys didn't respond to requests for comment.Īirmont village Attorney Amy Mele said the village's policy is not to comment on pending litigation, but the village through special counsel "filed a motion to dismiss this claim" by the congregation.
Mayor Nathan Bubel and other board members didn't respond Tuesday when asked to comment. The federal government and previous legal actions forced changes to Airmont's zoning laws, which first denied houses of worship in residential areas and then prohibited private school dormitories. UTA LAWSUIT: Hasidic Jewish school sues Airmont for religious discriminationĪIRMONT: Feds eye involvement in Hasidic Jewish-discrimination lawsuit Attorney's Office interested in civil rights lawsuit against Airmont
The village is defending itself against a new legal action taken by Congregation of Ridnik and several rabbis. Attorney's Office wants to address representations made by Airmont concerning two previous orders to cease discriminatory zoning practices. Attorney's Office filed in the civil rights case.įiled Monday in a congregation's civil rights lawsuit against the Ramapo community, the statement of interest tells a federal judge the U.S.
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AIRMONT - Federal prosecutors are reviewing the village's zoning code for discrimination against Hasidic and Orthodox Jews and the village's adherence to two previous settlements, according to a letter the U.S.
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