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Texas Governor Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as Terrorist and Criminal Organizations

The move tests state authority over terrorism labels, with court challenges expected.

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Gov. Greg Abbott announced a ban on two Muslim groups and their members from owning property in Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as Terrorist and Criminal Organizations
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Overview

  • Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Nov. 18 proclamation naming the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations under Texas law.
  • The designation prohibits the groups from purchasing or acquiring land in Texas and authorizes the attorney general to sue to shut down their activities.
  • The filing invokes the Texas Penal Code, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and Property Code, with violations triggering divestiture and heightened civil and criminal penalties.
  • Abbott’s rationale cites alleged ties to Hamas and past terrorism-related cases involving individuals linked to CAIR, including references to statements by executive director Nihad Awad.
  • CAIR denies any terrorism ties, calls the action a baseless publicity stunt, signals legal action, and news outlets report Texas is the first state to apply such sweeping restrictions as enforcement guidance is pending.