ACLU Backing Somali Muslim Mosque in Mayfield

I'm always quick to criticize the ACLU of Kentucky for dodging tough cases, so full props to them this morning:

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Kentucky will represent a Mayfield man whose request to open a downtown mosque was denied last month.

The Mayfield Board of Zoning Adjustment's denial of Khadar Ahmed's request reversed a previous decision approving the mosque.

Daniel Mach, director of the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, said the reversal was troubling.

The ACLU has not said it will sue the city, but Mach said the group is exploring its options to secure Ahmed's religious freedom.

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