CAIR

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 Day” at the Capitol, but found conditions far different than in the past.

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.

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.

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.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations is suing President Donald Trump over his travel ban. The ban restricts refugees and travelers from certain...