Muslim organization sues Parkland mayor, others, for discrimination

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Carlton Gillespie Samir Kakli (center, holding microphone) addresses the media at a press conference held Sept 30 after filing a federal discrimination suit against Marriott Coral Springs, Parkland Mayor Rich Walker and others.

The South Florida Muslim Federation, a group that represents 32 muslim organizations across South Florida, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against Coral Springs Marriott hotel and the City of Parkland, among others.

The lawsuit stems from the hotel’s cancellation of the Federation’s second annual conference back in January. The filing alleges that, despite having a contract in place in May 2023 to host the event, the hotel canceled it just one week prior due to “significant undesirable interest.”

“Suddenly, this place that we’ve had countless events at for decades, from our community, they all of a sudden act like they don’t know who we are,” said Federation President Samir Kakli…

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