Texas Muslim rights group sues Governor Abbott over ‘terrorist’ label in explosive legal clash
A legal battle has erupted in Texas after Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation labelling the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a 'foreign terrorist organisation'. The Muslim civil rights group has now filed a lawsuit, arguing that the move violates both the U.S. Constitution and state law. The dispute centres on a controversial land purchase and broader claims about Islamic influence in the state.
The conflict began months ago when Texas Republicans launched an investigation into a Muslim-centred planned community near Dallas. Governor Abbott and other GOP officials claimed the development would become a Muslim-exclusive suit governed by Islamic law. Representatives from EPIC City, the group behind the project, dismissed these allegations as 'misleading, dangerous and without merit'.
The lawsuit will determine whether Abbott’s proclamation stands under constitutional scrutiny. If successful, CAIR could regain its ability to operate freely in Texas. The outcome may also set a precedent for how states classify and restrict organisations based on political or ideological concerns.
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