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Florida labels Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations

PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2025, 9:14 PM ET

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Florida labels Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations

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Sources: 11

Center 82%

Right 18%

Sources: 11

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations in an executive order posted to X. The order directs state agencies to block contracts, employment and funds for the groups and anyone providing material support, and instructs law enforcement to take lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities. CAIR said it will sue, calling the proclamation unconstitutional and defamatory and denying ties to Hamas. The action follows a similar designation by Texas. Responses came swiftly nationwide. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1994 — CAIR founded and expands to approximately 25 chapters nationwide.
Nov. 18 — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues a proclamation designating the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR.
In the weeks before Florida's order — federal/administration actions addressed the Muslim Brotherhood but did not include CAIR, per reporting.
This Monday — Gov. Ron DeSantis posts an executive order designating the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations.
Following the order — CAIR and its Florida chapter announce plans to sue, calling the proclamation unconstitutional and defamatory.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 82%, Right 18%

Who Benefited

State officials and political supporters who argue for enhanced state-level security measures may gain political and administrative leverage from the executive order directing agencies to deny contracts and benefits to designated organizations.

Who Impacted

Muslim Americans, CAIR staff, affiliated organizations, and recipients of services and legal protections may face reputational harm, loss of state contracts, restricted access to state benefits, and legal disputes arising from the designation.