Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as "foreign terrorist organizations" in Florida. This decision directs state agencies to withdraw support from those backing these groups, and CAIR plans to contest this order in court.
Key Facts
- Governor Ron DeSantis is a Republican leader in Florida.
- DeSantis announced the designation via his official social media account.
- The designation includes instructions for Florida state agencies to prevent support for these groups.
- DeSantis also mentioned potential new laws to stop the influence of sharia law in Florida.
- CAIR is planning to sue DeSantis, stating the move is defamatory and unconstitutional.
- CAIR describes itself as a major Muslim civil rights group in the U.S.
- The group criticizes DeSantis for allegedly prioritizing foreign interests over Floridians.
