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Abbott Pushes to Revoke CAIR's Non-Profit Status in Texas

1/30/2026

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to revoke the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) non-profit status over alleged ties to terrorism.
In a letter, Abbott cited concerns over radical Islam and said CAIR should be prevented from operating in Texas.
Paxton's office is already investigating two school districts linked to CAIR.
CAIR denied the allegations, calling Abbott's actions desperate and reaffirming its civil-rights work in Texas.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to revoke the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) non-profit status over alleged ties to terrorism.
In a letter, Abbott cited concerns over radical Islam and said CAIR should be prevented from operating in Texas.
Paxton's office is already investigating two school districts linked to CAIR.
CAIR denied the allegations, calling Abbott's actions desperate and reaffirming its civil-rights work in Texas.