- Ron DeSantis signs executive order in Florida
- Muslim Brotherhood & CAIR labelled terrorist organisations
- Order cites alleged links to Hamas and terrorism funding
- State agencies to restrict privileges and monitor support
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a firm national security stance by signing an executive order that classifies the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as terrorist organisations. The document, which he also shared publicly online, stated that the groups and any of their affiliated bodies would be recognised as foreign terrorist entities within the scope of Florida law.
In the signed directive, DeSantis wrote: “The Muslim Brotherhood and any chapter or subdivision thereof, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and any other organisation designated by the United States Government as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation are hereby designated as terrorist organisations for the purpose of this Executive Order.”
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The order referenced the Muslim Brotherhood’s alleged alignment with jihadist ideology, its historical links to Hamas, and its longstanding opposition to U.S. policy interests. It also noted previous intelligence reports claiming affiliations between CAIR and extremist financing networks in the country.
According to the executive declaration, several individuals linked to CAIR have in the past been convicted for providing support to proscribed organisations, which contributed to the decision.
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DeSantis directed state agencies to adopt stricter monitoring procedures, restrict resource access, and take steps to prevent material support from individuals or institutions within Florida.
“Florida agencies are hereby directed to undertake all lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities by these organizations, including denying privileges or resources to anyone providing material support,” the order reads.
The announcement has already raised reactions across political and civil rights communities, especially as CAIR operates publicly across several U.S. states. Supporters of the ruling say it strengthens national protection, while critics argue it could escalate religious and civil tensions.
