Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) are designated as foreign terrorist organizations and criminal groups in Texas. This designation means that the groups face increased law enforcement actions and are not allowed to buy land in Texas.
Key Facts
- Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement on Tuesday.
- The Muslim Brotherhood originated in Egypt in 1928 and is an international Sunni Muslim organization.
- CAIR is a non-profit organization focused on Islamic civil rights and advocacy in the U.S.
- Abbott's designation allows for more strict law enforcement actions against the two groups.
- The groups are now prohibited from buying property in Texas.
- Abbott stated that these groups aim to enforce Sharia law and disrupt laws through violence.
