Florida declares US Muslim civil rights group a foreign terrorist organization

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreDecember 9, 2025 at 04:16 PM

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a US Muslim civil rights group, a foreign terrorist organization, following a similar move by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. DeSantis's order also targets the Muslim Brotherhood, neither of which are designated as such by the US government. The order directs Florida agencies to prevent unlawful activities by these organizations and deny them resources. DeSantis claims CAIR was founded by individuals connected to the Muslim Brotherhood, linking them to Hamas and the October 7th attack on Israel, allegations CAIR denies. CAIR has vowed to sue Florida, accusing DeSantis of Islamophobia and prioritizing the Israeli government. They assert the move aims to silence American Muslims critical of US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

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United States ×370% Greg Abbott ×280% Ron DeSantis ×4100% Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) ×5100%

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foreign terrorist organization 90% council on american-islamic relations 90% ron desantis 80% civil rights 70% muslim brotherhood 70% islamophobia 60% israel 60% sharia law 50% hamas 50% religious freedom 50%