A religious discrimination
lawsuit is forcing Jackson Township to pay a huge penalty from the Justice
Department.
The 2020 lawsuit revealed
zoning ordinances discriminated against the Orthodox Jewish community by
discouraging them from moving or living there.
Jackson
will not only have to get rid of the ordinances all together, but the town will
also have to pay a civil penalty of $45,000, and pay $150,000 to people affected by
the discriminatory ordinances.
For the full release, click
HERE.