FBI restricted agents from working with CAIR years before Texas branded group a terrorist organization

Fox NewsFriday, November 21, 2025 at 11:43:37 PM
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FBI restricted agents from working with CAIR years before Texas branded group a terrorist organization
  • The FBI has restricted its agents from collaborating with CAIR since 2008 due to alleged links to Hamas, as highlighted in a Justice Department report. This policy has implications for how federal agencies engage with organizations perceived as controversial.
  • The restrictions on CAIR have significant ramifications for the group's operations and its ability to advocate for Muslim civil rights in the U.S., particularly in light of recent designations by Texas officials labeling it a terrorist organization.
  • The designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization by Texas Governor Greg Abbott underscores a growing trend of labeling Muslim organizations in the U.S. as threats, raising concerns about civil rights and the potential for increased scrutiny and discrimination against Muslim communities.
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