organization”The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a leading U.S. Muslim civil rights organization, has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The suit seeks to block Abbott’s proclamation labeling CAIR as a “foreign terrorist organisation” and prohibiting the group from buying property in Texas.
organizations,CAIR argues that the governor acted without notice, evidence, or any opportunity for the organization to respond. The group maintains that only the U.S. Secretary of State has the authority to designate foreign terrorist organisations, making Abbott’s actions a constitutional overreach.
organizationThe lawsuit claims the proclamation violates both the First and Fourteenth Amendments, targeting CAIR’s political speech and harming its reputation and property rights. The organisation also rejects accusations linking it to the Muslim Brotherhood or any foreign entity, calling the allegations baseless and defamatory.
Governor Abbott responded on social media, asserting that the legal challenge will “expose all of their financial activities,” while instructing Texas law enforcement to investigate so-called “Sharia courts” in Collin and Dallas counties. These groups, including the Islamic Tribunal, clarify that they offer voluntary mediation based on Islamic principles, fully compliant with federal and state laws, and do not issue legally binding decisions without state court recognition.
criticizedLegal experts have criticised the governor’s actions as unconstitutional, noting that CAIR has previously won multiple First Amendment cases against Abbott. CAIR-Texas emphasizes that this move targets American Muslims and vows to continue defending constitutional rights.
This lawsuit marks a major legal and political clash in Texas, with potential nationwide implications for Muslim civil rights.
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