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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Designates U.S. Muslim Civil Rights Group as 'Foreign Terrorist Organization'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as "foreign terrorist organizations," mirroring Texas's actions, prompting CAIR to plan a lawsuit.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order designating the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as "foreign terrorist organizations."

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This designation, mirroring a recent action by Texas, orders Florida agencies to block these groups and their supporters from state contracts, employment, and funds.

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The U.S. government does not classify either CAIR, a U.S. Muslim civil rights group founded in 1994, or the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations.

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CAIR and its Florida chapter plan to file a lawsuit against Governor DeSantis, asserting that his proclamation is both "unconstitutional" and "defamatory."

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CAIR, which operates 25 chapters nationwide, previously sought a federal judge to nullify similar actions taken by the Texas Governor last month.

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