CAIR sues Texas governor over ‘unconstitutional’ terror designation

Al JazeeraFriday, November 21, 2025 at 7:56:43 AM
  • CAIR has initiated legal action against Texas Governor Greg Abbott, asserting that his classification of its Texas chapter as a terrorist entity is both unconstitutional and defamatory. This lawsuit highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding civil rights and the treatment of Muslim organizations in the U.S. legal landscape.
  • This development is significant as it raises questions about the implications of government designations on civil rights groups and could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, impacting the broader discourse on religious freedom and discrimination.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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