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Texas Governor Labels CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Groups

11/19/2025

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On November 18, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations in Texas, amid scrutiny tied to Israel-Gaza conflict.
The designation prohibits their property acquisitions and authorizes the Texas attorney general to pursue action, including against Epic City.
Abbott claimed CAIR has ties to Hamas and aims to impose Islamic law in the United States, allegations CAIR denies.

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On November 18, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations in Texas, amid scrutiny tied to Israel-Gaza conflict.
The designation prohibits their property acquisitions and authorizes the Texas attorney general to pursue action, including against Epic City.
Abbott claimed CAIR has ties to Hamas and aims to impose Islamic law in the United States, allegations CAIR denies.