Summary
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Abbott designated CAIR's Texas chapter as a "foreign terrorist organization," which CAIR claims is unconstitutional. The lawsuit also involves Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Key Facts
- CAIR sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott in federal court.
- Abbott called CAIR in Texas a "foreign terrorist organization."
- The lawsuit also targets Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- CAIR argues the designation is unconstitutional and defamatory.
- CAIR is the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the U.S., founded in 1994.
- The designation prevents CAIR from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
- Governor Abbott announced his designation on a social media post.
- CAIR has previously won lawsuits against Abbott for issues related to free speech.
