Summary
Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a "foreign terrorist organisation." This action follows a similar move by Texas and comes as both states face legal challenges from CAIR. DeSantis's order imposes restrictions that prevent CAIR from receiving state contracts and funds.
Key Facts
- Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, issued an executive order designating CAIR as a "foreign terrorist organisation."
- The executive order was shared on social media by DeSantis.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a similar declaration about CAIR last month.
- CAIR has rejected the designation and is pursuing legal action against it.
- The designation results in increased oversight and restricts CAIR from accessing state contracts and funds.
- The Muslim Brotherhood, claimed by DeSantis to be linked to CAIR, was also designated in the order.
- The U.S. government does not list CAIR or the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organisations.
- President Donald Trump initiated a process to label branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Middle East as terrorist organisations.
