Florida Governor Designates CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order designating the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. The order instructs state agencies to prevent these groups and their supporters from receiving state contracts, employment, or funds.

CAIR, established in 1994 with 25 chapters nationwide, has announced plans to sue Governor DeSantis, describing the order as "unconstitutional" and "defamatory."

This action follows a similar designation by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in November, which also included both organizations. CAIR has filed a lawsuit against Texas, arguing that the designation is contrary to the U.S. Constitution and lacks support in Texas law.

Neither CAIR nor the Muslim Brotherhood is listed as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. federal government.