/tags/cair CAIR en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2026-07-02/desantis-announces-cair-florida-as-a-domestic-terrorist-group-under-new-law He tried an earlier executive order slapping the label on the group, but a federal judge has blocked it. Antifa, Muslim Brotherhood also targeted. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2026-07-02/desantis-announces-cair-florida-as-a-domestic-terrorist-group-under-new-law Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-06-18/palmetto-bay-denied-islamic-holiday-greeting Mohammed Taha, a longtime Palmetto Bay resident, was turned down when he reached out to Village officials to suggest a post for the popular Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha on their media outlets. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:53:13 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-18/palmetto-bay-denied-islamic-holiday-greeting Valentina Nuñez /government-politics/2026-05-20/cair-v-ron-desantis-and-the-state-of-florida-whats-behind-the-terror-designation The governor designated the Muslim civil rights organization a terrorist organization in December. The issue is now being litigated in the federal courts. Wed, 20 May 2026 14:10:03 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-20/cair-v-ron-desantis-and-the-state-of-florida-whats-behind-the-terror-designation Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-02-03/cair-florida-comes-to-the-capitol-despite-terrorist-designation Officials from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Florida came to Tallahassee Monday to speak with lawmakers about pending legislation during the annual “Muslim Dayâ€� at the Capitol, but found conditions far different than in the past. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:51:34 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-03/cair-florida-comes-to-the-capitol-despite-terrorist-designation Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-12-16/muslim-rights-group-sues-florida-gov-desantis-over-foreign-terrorist-label A leading Muslim civil rights group in the U.S. has sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a "foreign terrorist organization." The lawsuit claims the directive is unconstitutional, arguing DeSantis violated federal and state laws by declaring CAIR a terrorist organization. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:29:43 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-16/muslim-rights-group-sues-florida-gov-desantis-over-foreign-terrorist-label Mike Schneider | The Associated Press /government-politics/2025-12-09/floridas-cair-vows-lawsuit-against-desantis-over-foreign-terrorist-label Gov. Ron DeSantis has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a "foreign terrorist organization." Leaders of CAIR's Florida chapter announced on Tuesday that they plan to file a First Amendment lawsuit, arguing the state lacks legal grounds for the designation. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:14 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-09/floridas-cair-vows-lawsuit-against-desantis-over-foreign-terrorist-label Mike Schneider | The Associated Press /news/2021-04-15/muslim-civil-rights-leader-accused-of-harassment-misconduct A former chapter leader at the Council on American-Islamic Relations was accused of domestic abuse. Since then, other women have come forward with allegations of bad behavior, while he disputes all. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:59:02 GMT /news/2021-04-15/muslim-civil-rights-leader-accused-of-harassment-misconduct Leila Fadel /2017-01-30/cair-florida-sues-trump-over-travel-ban The Council on American-Islamic Relations is suing President Donald Trump over his travel ban. The ban restricts refugees and travelers from certain... Mon, 30 Jan 2017 22:29:41 GMT /2017-01-30/cair-florida-sues-trump-over-travel-ban Sarah Mueller