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August 20, 2026
Pastor Claims Dearborn Operates Under Sharia Law at City Council Meeting
- Pastor Lorenzo Sewell accused Dearborn of being governed by Sharia law during a city council meeting.
- His comments come amid protests against perceived favoritism towards Muslim residents.
- City officials, including Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, defended the diverse community and rejected claims of unequal treatment.
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- An Islamophobic Provocateur Keeps Dearborn, Mich., on EdgeAug 20, 2026 at 9:19 PM · NYT
- Pastor unleashes on Dearborn as religious tensions erupt at city council meeting: 'Enough is enough'Aug 20, 2026 at 10:19 PM · Fox News