CAIR Takes Legal Action Against Governor DeSantis: Federal Lawsuit Challenges Alleged Terrorism Accusations

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In a significant legal development, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has launched a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This move follows an executive order issued by the governor, which alleges that CAIR was established to obscure connections to extremist Islamic groups. The order further labels CAIR as an unindicted co-conspirator in a 2009 federal case where the Holyland Foundation, a Muslim charity, was found guilty of directing substantial funds to Hamas.

CAIR-Florida’s acting executive director, Hiba Rahim, has been vocal in denouncing the executive order. “This executive order does not present facts, it does not cite investigations, it does not point to any criminal findings,” Rahim stated, emphasizing the group’s stance against the claims made by the governor.

Amidst ongoing tensions, CAIR remains firm in its denial of the accusations outlined in the executive order, asserting their innocence and continuing to advocate for their rights as a civil rights organization.

Meanwhile, the controversy has sparked widespread public interest, with thousands rallying behind a petition urging legal action against TECO for alleged ‘price gouging,’ reflecting a broader sentiment of accountability and justice within the community.

“Gov. DeSantis has turned the rule of law upside down. He issued the accusation and the punishment and skipped the courts entirely,” Rahim said.

In the federal complaint, CAIR argues that it has “condemned all forms of unjust violence,” “condemned Hamas violence against Israeli citizens,” and CAIR’s national executive director has been threatened by ISIS for calling out their violence.

Omar Saleh, CAIR’s attorney, said the executive order may stem from recent events.

“It is retaliatory. This isn’t the first time we’ve sued the governor,” Saleh said.

The lawsuit mentions CAIR’s role in defending pro-Palestinian speech in court and protecting campus groups in Florida.

DeSantis has previously questioned how CAIR is being funded.

“There is a strong basis and a lot of it is financial, there’s no question a lot of it is financial. That’s why I think a lawsuit is very much something we welcome for that,” DeSantis said.

The governor believes financial reports during the discovery phase of the lawsuit will provide a better view of how the organization gets its funds. CAIR responded by saying after decades of work, officials would’ve already found something by now.

Last month, the governor of Texas issued an executive order labeling CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization. A U.S. senator from Texas is also working on legislation to strip CAIR of its tax-exempt status.

The governor’s office referred to previous statements by DeSantis as a response to this lawsuit.

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