Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Designates CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organizations, Leading to Lawsuit
In a controversial move, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation has sparked outrage among Muslim advocacy groups, prompting CAIR to announce plans to sue the Governor over this characterization, which they claim is defamatory and unconstitutional. The executive order has raised concerns regarding the safety of Muslims in Florida, with community leaders expressing alarm at the inflammatory rhetoric. The legal battle is set to unfold as CAIR vows to challenge this label in court, citing a broader pattern of Islamophobia seen in recent actions by other governors, such as Greg Abbott in Texas.
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