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Dearborn officials say exterior loudspeakers not permitted; police, legal to review complaints about call to prayer
Summary
Residents raised repeated complaints about exterior loudspeakers broadcasting the Islamic call to prayer near homes and schools. Police said they are conducting decibel readings; city staff will check permitting and legal opinions about exterior amplified sound and enforcement of the 10 p.m.–7 a.m. restriction.
A series of public comments at the Oct. 21 Dearborn City Council meeting pressed the city to enforce its ordinance on exterior loudspeakers after residents said mosque calls to prayer have been broadcast repeatedly in neighborhoods and near schools.
Andrea Unger, a resident who spoke during the meeting's public comment period, said loud }calls had disrupted classrooms and private homes and asked the council to require immediate compliance. “Enforcement needs to require immediate compliance and the end of the use of loudspeakers for the call to prayer,” Unger said.
Council members and staff responded that the city is investigating. Commander…
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