Florida labels Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations
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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.
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Timeline
- 1. 1994 — CAIR founded and expands to approximately 25 chapters nationwide.
- 2. Nov. 18 — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues a proclamation designating the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR.
- 3. In the weeks before Florida's order — federal/administration actions addressed the Muslim Brotherhood but did not include CAIR, per reporting.
- 4. This Monday — Gov. Ron DeSantis posts an executive order designating the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations.
- 5. Following the order — CAIR and its Florida chapter announce plans to sue, calling the proclamation unconstitutional and defamatory.
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