Youkhanna v. City of Sterling Heights

GERSHWIN A. DRAIN, United States District Judge

I. INTRODUCTION

Presently before the Court are the parties' cross motions for Summary Judgment. These matters are fully briefed and a hearing was held on May 7, 2018. For the reasons that follow, the Court will grant the Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment and will deny the Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

The instant dispute stems from the American Islamic Community Center, Inc.'s ("AICC") attempt to build a mosque in the City of Sterling Heights, which permits places of worship and religious community centers in…