A Muslim group whose application to build a mosque was rejected by the Township of Bernards is claiming in a federal suit that the decision was based on religious animus.

The suit, filed March 10 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, says the group’s application to the town planning board spanned four years and 39 “Kafka-esque” public hearings that were marked by hostile comments from residents opposing the plan.

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