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Islamic Group Wins Lawsuit Over Blocked Mosque Site

ARAPAHOE COUNTY (CBS4) - An Islamic group has won a lawsuit that was blocking them from building a mosque in Arapahoe County.

The South Denver Islamic Center had purchased land in Centennial, but they were stopped by people in the Southfield Park area.

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The neighbors claimed that religious use was not allowed for the site.

The members have been praying in a rented hotel conference facility.

Southfield Park has 45 days to appeal the judge's decision.

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