Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that he has formally requested the U.S. Department of Justice investigate what he describes as
Texas Governor Calls for Federal Investigation into Airport Religious Washing Stations, Citing Discrimination Concerns
Governor Greg Abbott has escalated his concerns over Islamic foot-washing facilities at Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental Airports, referring the matter to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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