Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has signed a new law aimed at restricting the application of certain foreign legal systems and strengthening measures against extremist groups. Read More: Florida Governor Labels Muslim Rights Group as Terrorist The legislation, known as HB 1471, prohibits the use or enforcement of foreign laws—including interpretations of Sharia law—if they […]
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Florida bars state support for CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. State agencies can no longer provide funds, jobs, or contracts to these groups. The executive order has sparked immediate controversy and legal challenges. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned the decision as unconstitutional and offensive. Its Florida chapter announced […]
DeSantis signs order naming CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood in state list
FLORIDA – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated the Muslim advocacy group Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organisations. The move follows a similar designation last month by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who labelled both groups as terrorist and transnational criminal organisations. Read More: US Muslim group CAIR says Texas governor […]
Governor of US state hit by mass shootings signs bill allowing more armed teachers
More Florida teachers will be eligible to carry guns in the classroom under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Wednesday that immediately implements recommendations from a commission formed after a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland. DeSantis signed the bill in private and didn’t issue a statement afterward. But he previously made […]