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Senator Cornyn Aims to Revoke CAIR's Tax-Exempt Status

12/16/2025

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) plans to introduce legislation to revoke the tax-exempt status of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
Texas and Florida have labeled CAIR a terrorist organization.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have taken steps against CAIR.
CAIR disputes the claims and says it is not linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
The federal designation of CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood remains unconfirmed.

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) plans to introduce legislation to revoke the tax-exempt status of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
Texas and Florida have labeled CAIR a terrorist organization.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have taken steps against CAIR.
CAIR disputes the claims and says it is not linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
The federal designation of CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood remains unconfirmed.