CAIR

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...