Gov. Abbott on Texas Redistricting Ruling and Designating CAIR/Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organizations

Texas Redistricting Ruling

• 🏛️ Governor Abbott criticizes a federal ruling that blocked Texas's redrawn congressional maps, calling it outrageous conduct by a judge.
• ⚖️ He disputes the majority's claim of racial gerrymandering, stating there was zero evidence of racial bias in the decision-making process.
• ⚠️ Abbott points out that the judge who issued the injunction was previously reversed on a similar redistricting decision, suggesting the current ruling is also erroneous.
• 🚀 The governor anticipates the case will move up the judicial chain, suggesting the Supreme Court may not tolerate such rulings.

Designation of Terrorist Organizations

• 🎯 Governor Abbott has officially designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations under Texas law.
• 📜 He previously used this authority to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
• 🔗 Abbott asserts that both CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood have documented histories of being connected to or affiliated with terror.
• 💰 He highlights that CAIR's Texas founder was imprisoned for financing terrorism, and a recent executive director praised the October 7th Hamas attacks.
• 🚫 This designation prohibits these organizations from buying or owning property in the state of Texas.

Illegal Immigrant Commercial Drivers

• 🚨 In a single day, Texas law enforcement apprehended 31 illegal immigrant commercial drivers near Amarillo.
• ⚠️ Abbott notes that these drivers had obtained licenses in California, suggesting a pattern of states authorizing undocumented individuals to drive, leading to potential safety risks across the country.
• 🗣️ He emphasizes Texas's commitment to road safety by preventing illegal immigrants who may not speak English from driving.