This rash action was a consequence of accusations that a local Christian individual, named Raja Amir, and his associate had allegedly "desecrated" the Quran.
America First Legal posits that Progressive's grant program infringes upon U.S. Civil Rights law, as it "discriminates against non-black owned businesses."
The root of the controversy is the removal of his press badge which he alleges is in violation of the First and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.