Texas Sues CAIR, Muslim_Brotherhood
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Feb 06, 2026
The lawsuit filed by Ken Paxton against Council on American–Islamic Relations and Muslim Brotherhood could lead to the prohibition of their operations in United States — Texas, potentially impacting the non-profit sector and civil rights advocacy groups. This event highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny and political pressure on certain organizations, which could deter donations and membership for similar groups.
United States — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood, seeking to declare them foreign terrorist organizations and prohibit their operations in United States — Texas. This action follows a declaration by Governor Greg Abbott in November, which labeled both groups as foreign terrorist organizations. Paxton's lawsuit aims to enforce Abbott's proclamation, preventing CAIR and its United States — Texas chapters from fundraising, recruiting members, and owning property in the state. CAIR denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit a 'frivolous, politically motivated anti-Muslim publicity stunt' and has already filed a federal lawsuit to block Abbott's proclamation. The legal battle is part of a broader trend of increased scrutiny and anti-Muslim rhetoric from Republican officials in United States — Texas and nationally, with similar actions taken by United States — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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