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CAIR-Georgia’s own annual report lists a “Protect Georgia Muslims” program that cost $211,046 in a single year.
One of the biggest accomplishments they highlight is a lawsuit against DeKalb County Jail that resulted in a $95,000 settlement for a Muslim detainee and policy changes throughout the jail. (CAIR Georgia)
According to CAIR, the inmate claimed the jail failed to provide halal or kosher meals, failed to deliver Ramadan meals at the proper times, would not allow prayer rugs, would not allow congregational prayer, and would not provide clocks so Muslim inmates could determine prayer and fasting times. CAIR also argued that Muslim inmates were receiving inadequate calories during Ramadan. (CAIR Georgia)
After years of litigation, DeKalb County agreed to provide kosher meals for Muslim detainees who request them, announce prayer times, install clocks in housing units, allow congregational prayer, permit donated prayer rugs, and make other accommodations related to Ramadan observance. The detainee received a $95,000 settlement. (CAIR Georgia)
Who paid for this?
The money didn’t come out of CAIR’s pocket. It came from a government entity funded by taxpayers. DeKalb County taxpayers ultimately bear the financial burden when lawsuits against county agencies are settled. Meanwhile, CAIR’s annual report celebrates the case as one of its major victories. (CAIR Georgia)
Everyone has constitutional rights, including inmates. But at what point does accommodation become entitlement?
Many hardworking Georgians struggle to pay for groceries, healthcare, and housing. Yet taxpayers are expected to fund litigation, settlements, special meal programs, prayer accommodations, clocks, prayer rugs, and ongoing compliance measures inside correctional facilities.
If someone wants complete freedom to practice every aspect of their religion without restriction, perhaps the first step is avoiding behavior that lands them in jail in the first place.