CAIR Files Federal Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis Over Executive Order

CAIR's Lawsuit Against DeSantis

• ⚖️ The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and CAIR-Florida have filed a federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis.
• 🎯 The lawsuit challenges an executive order that designates CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations.
• 🗣️ CAIR-Florida states the executive order is "blatantly unconstitutional" and aims to create a "chilling effect."

Allegations of Unconstitutionality

• 📜 CAIR argues the governor issued the order without presenting facts, citing investigations, or pointing to criminal findings, essentially declaring guilt by proclamation.
• 🚫 The lawsuit contends that the governor violated the constitution and exceeded his legal authority by applying criminal designations without due process.
• 📢 CAIR emphasizes that allowing a government official to make such designations without due process should concern all Americans.

Governor DeSantis's Response

• 👋 Governor DeSantis welcomed the lawsuit, stating it was "a long time coming."
• 🔍 He also indicated he looks forward to "discovery," specifically mentioning CAIR's finances.

CAIR's Stance and Call to Action

• ✊ CAIR has publicly condemned all forms of unjust violence, including hate crimes, terrorism, ethnic cleansing, and genocide.
• 💪 The organization calls on its community and supporters to stand together to defeat this action and prevent it from happening to the Muslim community or any other marginalized group in the future.