press release bernards township nj provide press releaseif speak build mosque community may slap subpoena demand personal document include email voicemails text message social media post concern muslims islam mosques quran muslim worship prayer service wudu imams burkas hijabs sharia jihad anything else associate relate muslims islam.this part harassment intimidation experience score private citizens small new jersey town bernards township also know bask ridge speak public hear plan build disproportionately-sized mosque small piece residential property mosque project sponsor islamic society bask ridge isbr president mohammad ali chaudry deny township officials comply local build ordinances.on march 10 2016 isbr mohammad ali chaudry sue bernards township federal court claim various violations religious land use institutionalize persons act shortly isbr coercive subpoena serve private citizens whose involvement voice concern public plan board meet whether propose mosque comply local build ordinances.the unite state district court district new jersey recently grant thomas law center national public interest law firm base ann arbor michigan permission represent without charge several citizens desire quash coercive abusive subpoena westfield new jersey attorney michael p. hrycak assist law center.richard thompson president chief counsel thomas law center comment isbr set dangerous unconstitutional precedent abuse court process chill trample first amendment right private citizens whose involvement speak mosque public hear u.s. supreme court hold speech public place matter public concern entitle special protection ask federal district court quash subpoena serve clients misuse abuse court process lori caratzola describe isbr complaint fervent frequent objector mosque prime target isbr personal attack personally mention dozen time complaint yet remain steadfast opposition ms. caratzola comment serve federal court subpoena turn personal communications include voicemails social media email note wherein make mention anything islam absolute violation first amendment right citizen exercise right attend public plan board meet land use application affect community continue dr. chaudry clear intent embarrass strike fear silence cause financial harm citizen dare oppose nonconforming project subpoena allow stand set chill precedent citizens wish exercise constitutionally protect right free speech petition government name numerous time complaint yet non-party stand challenge lie half-truths tell complaint file mainstream media pick repeat lie half-truths caratzola conclude lose days probably weeks devote time try find counsel find attorneys afraid challenge islamic group today political climate attorney karen lugo specialist constitutional law zone issue echo lori caratzola concern isbr subpoena private citizens communications local government well personal email social media statements relate anything associate relate muslims islam direct violation speech protections enshrine constitution supreme court rule isbr blatant efforts chill free exercise speech intimidate local citizens subpoena must deny must rebuke court cody smith another subpoena resident oppose mosque state plan board exactly do set emotions aside judge isbr application solely merit whether comply local regulations unfortunate dr. chaudry township former mayor resort all-out smear campaign retaliation residents exercise fundamental constitutional right free speech public forum soon isbr lawsuit doj investigators open another coercive front attempt interview private citizens oppose mosque eight months late doj file lawsuit township astonishingly doj dismissive apparent conflict interest mohammad ali chaudry doj chief investigator caroline sadlowski serve together center religious cultural conflict board draw university outrageous intimidation citizens oppose mosque go court