While Democrats are celebrating their midterm victories, the Council on American-Islamic Relations has been forced to suspend operations in the entire state of Florida.
CAIR made the decision to flee the state after it lost a federal lawsuit on Wednesday to reverse its designation by Florida officials as a terrorist group.
‘Florida’s new law has profoundly disturbing parallels to authoritarian states.’
“This morning, a federal court upheld Florida’s Domestic Terrorist Organization law and rejected CAIR’s attempt to stop the designations. Great win by our Solicitor General’s office and for the people of Florida!” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier posted on social media Thursday.
CAIR says it will appeal the case.
CAIR-Florida executive director Hiba Rahim said in a statement that the group was “heartbroken” to have to shut down.
“Florida’s new
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