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CAIR Denounces Terrorist Designation Amid Rising Anti-Muslim Hate

1/5/2026

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Edward Ahmed Mitchell of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized Texas and Florida governors for designating CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.
He said CAIR has no ties to terrorism and condemned the designations as unconstitutional publicity stunts.
Mitchell noted a rise in anti-Muslim hate incidents since the Hamas attacks in October 2023.
CAIR continues to operate and has filed lawsuits against the state orders.

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Edward Ahmed Mitchell of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized Texas and Florida governors for designating CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.
He said CAIR has no ties to terrorism and condemned the designations as unconstitutional publicity stunts.
Mitchell noted a rise in anti-Muslim hate incidents since the Hamas attacks in October 2023.
CAIR continues to operate and has filed lawsuits against the state orders.