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Florida Senate Passes Controversial Bill Targeting Muslim Groups

3/12/2026

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Florida's Senate approved HB 1471, which passed 25-11, after a federal judge blocked a related executive order targeting Muslim organizations.
The bill would withhold funds from schools linked to such groups and expel students promoting them.
Critics, including Muslim advocates and civil rights organizations, warn the measure threatens free speech and could lead to unjust designations.

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Story summary

Florida's Senate approved HB 1471, which passed 25-11, after a federal judge blocked a related executive order targeting Muslim organizations.
The bill would withhold funds from schools linked to such groups and expel students promoting them.
Critics, including Muslim advocates and civil rights organizations, warn the measure threatens free speech and could lead to unjust designations.