Muslim group CAIR to sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over ‘terror’ label

Al JazeeraTuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:49:14 PM
  • The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has announced plans to sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following his designation of the group as a terrorist organization. CAIR asserts that this label, which they claim is unconstitutional, could exacerbate Islamophobia and bigotry across the United States.
  • This legal action is significant for CAIR as it seeks to protect its reputation and operational integrity against what it views as harmful and defamatory government actions. The group emphasizes that such designations threaten its ability to advocate for Muslim rights.
  • The designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization in Florida follows a similar move in Texas, highlighting a troubling trend of state-level actions against Muslim organizations. This pattern raises concerns about civil rights and the potential for increased discrimination against Muslim communities nationwide.
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