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CAIR Sues DeSantis Over 'Terrorist' Designation in Florida

12/16/2025

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed suit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging the executive order designating CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization violates the First Amendment.
CAIR says the action retaliates against advocacy and discriminates.
CAIR seeks to have the order declared unconstitutional.
DeSantis's directive targets the Muslim Brotherhood and limits state resources to related groups.
The case will be heard in federal court in Tallahassee, Florida.

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed suit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging the executive order designating CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization violates the First Amendment.
CAIR says the action retaliates against advocacy and discriminates.
CAIR seeks to have the order declared unconstitutional.
DeSantis's directive targets the Muslim Brotherhood and limits state resources to related groups.
The case will be heard in federal court in Tallahassee, Florida.