Broken Arrow Council in Oklahoma Rejects by 4-1 the Construction of a Massive Islamic Center After Massive Citizen Opposition - Gateway Hispanic

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The Broken Arrow City Council, Oklahoma, voted 4-1 to deny the rezoning request that would allow the construction of a 15-acre Islamic center, including a mosque, in the southern area of the city near Olive Avenue and the Creek Turnpike.

Hundreds of local residents, many committed patriots, packed the special meeting at the Northeastern State University campus, expressing concerns about traffic, infrastructure, and cultural compatibility, which required a strong police presence to maintain order.

The proposal, presented by the Islamic Society of Tulsa (IST), sought to expand its facilities due to the growth of the Muslim community in the area, arguing overload at its current mosque in Midtown Tulsa.

However, opponents highlighted that the site does not meet zoning requirements, such as sewer capacity and stormwater management, and questioned possible links to controversial organizations like the North American Islamic Trust.

The Oklahoma Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, initiated an investigation into the project’s financing, citing legal and public concerns. The denial was based strictly on land use and infrastructure concerns, according to the statement issued after the vote on January 12, 2026.

The vote culminated after nearly four hours of intense debate, where more than 50 people spoke, some alleging that the center could harbor radical elements and erode the Christian and Western identity of the community.

Councilor Justin Green emphasized that his negative vote was based strictly on zoning norms, not on prejudices. Despite prior recommendations for approval by the Broken Arrow Planning Commission in December 2025, the council prioritized the citizen voice.

In states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Texas, the growth of the Muslim population has generated alarms about a cultural invasion that threatens traditional American values. In Michigan, with 241,828 Muslims representing 2.4% of the population in 2026, cities like Dearborn have become the first majority-Arab city in the U.S. since 2023, where the police chief has publicly celebrated Arab diversity in law enforcement, which some see as an accelerated demographic change driven by immigration and conversions.

Minnesota, with 114,590 Muslims (2.01%), the Somali community has grown notably, contributing to a 2% increase in the national Muslim population projected for 2040, according to the Pew Research Center, which critics attribute to liberal migration policies.

Texas leads in the construction of new mosques, with 313,209 Muslims (1.1%), reflecting a boom in Islamic communities that, for some observers, represents a strategic expansion similar to an «Islamic invasion» facilitated by leftist agendas.

This increase, from 3.45 million in 2017 to nearly 4.5 million in 2020, includes a 9% of Latino converts, highlighting how Islam is gaining ground, urging the defense of Western identity against these real demographic changes.

This rejection in Oklahoma, then, underscores the firm determination of Broken Arrow residents to preserve the cultural identity and traditional values of their American community, prioritizing zoning, infrastructure, and local compatibility considerations over interpretations of multiculturalism promoted by certain progressive agendas.

In a state like Oklahoma, with a strong Christian heritage, decisions like this reinforce the defense of Western traditions against external pressures.

About The Author Joana Campos

Joana Campos es abogada y editora con más de 10 años de experiencia en la gestión de proyectos de desarrollo internacional, enfocada en la sostenibilidad y el impacto social positivo. Anteriormente, trabajó como abogada corporativa. Egresada de la Universidad de Guadalajara.