LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas apartment is on the heart of a federal investigation relating to a criticism of spiritual discrimination following an alleged vote to not show a Nativity scene.
On Apr. 17, the U.S. Division of Housing and City Growth (HUD) responded to a housing discrimination criticism made by a resident at Sky Las Vegas Condominium. The trigger stemmed from an alleged denial to show a Nativity scene within the constructing’s foyer, which was additionally displaying a Menorah.
“If you’re going to favor one religion, you have to allow me to display a Nativity scene and all other religions, to display something representing them,” Will Bradley, a retired Military Lieutenant Colonel and Las Vegas resident, mentioned. “They refused, and it shocked me.”
A federal company is investigating a Las Vegas apartment over alleged non secular discrimination. (Will Bradley)
Bradley mentioned on or round Dec. 10, 2024, a tall Menorah show was positioned by the householders’ affiliation (HOA) workplace within the foyer. Two days later, Bradley allegedly acquired a response from the HOA {that a} 4-5 vote determined to solely show the Menorah—photographs obtained by 8 Information Now additionally present a Christmas tree within the foyer.
After consulting with Pacific Justice Institute, a authorized protection group specializing in non secular freedom, Bradley was assigned an legal professional who helped him file a criticism to HUD.“Federal law still applies wherever you go in this country, even on private property,” he mentioned. “And the board thought they were exempt from federal law and ignored my letters.”
The criticism and response have been posted on-line by Bradley, who defined how the alleged discrimination made him really feel.
A federal company is investigating a Las Vegas apartment over alleged non secular discrimination. (Will Bradley)
“Let’s face it, I’m a white male in USA. Do I know what discrimination really feels like, like another group?” he requested. “I do now, I never thought I would feel this type of discrimination, but now I know what those other groups feel when they’re discriminated because of their ethnicity or their race. Religion is pretty important too, and I’m a Southern Baptist evangelical Christian.”
Bradley mentioned the federal investigator cited a primary offense for non secular discrimination at a $24,000 advantageous, however it’s the HOA coverage and administration he needs modified.
“I laid out some terms, which was a lot less than $24,000, a letter of apology to fellow homeowners that were discriminated against, not just me, any religion discriminated against,” he mentioned. “In my opinion, the four board members of the five that voted for this discrimination are not fit to serve on our board. I don’t care if they’re getting paid or not. If you violate federal law, you’re not fit to serve.”
On Thursday afternoon, 8 Information Now referred to as and emailed the administration at Sky Las Vegas Condominiums and Leach Kern Gruchow Anderson & Tune attorneys for this story, however didn’t hear again earlier than the printed deadline. This story will probably be up to date as soon as a response is distributed.
