# CAIR Shuts Down in Florida After 'Domestic Terrorist' Ruling

- URL: https://twotakes.us/stories/cair-shuts-down-in-florida-after-domestic-terrorist-ruling
- Published: 2026-11-07T08:06:28.866378+00:00
- Topics: cair, florida, domestic-terrorism-designation, first-amendment, desantis

## What the left says
- The ruling allows state officials to brand a civil rights organization 'terrorist' without the due process protections normally required before such a designation, raising broader concerns about unchecked executive power.
- CAIR's suspension disrupts legal, educational, and advocacy services relied upon by Muslim communities in Florida, leaving them without a key resource for addressing discrimination.
- The designation sets a precedent that could be used against other advocacy or nonprofit groups whose political speech or activism a sitting governor disagrees with.
- The ACLU and CAIR argue the underlying claims tying the organization to Hamas or the Muslim Brotherhood remain unproven and were never tested through a full adversarial legal process before the designation took effect.

## What the right says
- State officials describe the ruling as validation of their authority to act against organizations they believe have documented ties to extremist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.
- The decision is framed as a victory achieved through the ordinary judicial process, with a federal judge declining to block the law after reviewing the case rather than through unilateral executive fiat.
- Supporters view this as part of a broader effort to hold organizations accountable, with calls for similar domestic terrorist designation laws to be adopted in other states.
- The timing is notable given it follows the Attorney General's reelection victory, reinforcing the political mandate behind Florida's approach to designating threats to public safety.

## Common ground
- CAIR-Florida has formally suspended its operations in the state following the November 4, 2026 ruling by U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor.
- CAIR has stated it will appeal the decision through the federal court system.
- Florida officially designated CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and antifa, among roughly 90 groups, as domestic or international terrorist organizations starting September 29.
- Both sides agree the case centers on a dispute over constitutional rights, specifically the First Amendment and due process protections, versus state authority to designate terrorist organizations.

## Sources
- [Breitbart](https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/06/cair-shutters-florida-operations-as-domestic-terrorist-designation-begins/) (Unknown)
- [Blaze Media](https://www.theblaze.com/news/florida-cair-suspends-lawsuit-operations) (Right)
- [Daily Wire](https://www.dailywire.com/news/muslim-brotherhoods-florida-outpost-shuts-down-after-desantis-move) (Right)
- [The Daily Signal](https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/11/05/cair-closes-up-shop-in-florida-after-federal-court-defeat/) (Right)
- [Townhall](https://townhall.com/news/amy-curtis/2026/11/06/cair-suspends-operations-in-fl-n2686030) (Right)

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