US Muslim Rights Group CAIR accuses Texas Governor of stoking anti-Muslim hysteria
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the United States, has accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott of fueling “anti-Muslim hysteria” and promoting policies that, it claims, favor Israel over Texans.
The statement follows Abbott’s designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as “foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations.” CAIR described the move as “defamatory” and “without basis in fact or law.”
“Greg Abbott is an Israel First politician who has spent months stoking anti-Muslim hysteria to smear American Muslims critical of the Israeli government,” the group said. “Although we are flattered by his obsession with our civil rights work, his proclamation has no legal or factual grounding.”
CAIR highlighted its history of defending civil rights and opposing all forms of unjust violence, including hate crimes, ethnic cleansing, genocide, and terrorism. It noted that it has successfully sued Abbott three times over unconstitutional efforts to suppress pro-Palestinian speech and activism in Texas, and warned that it is prepared to take legal action again.
“We are ready to sue him again if he attempts to turn this publicity stunt into real policy. See you in court again, Greg… if you dare,” CAIR added.
In a separate statement, CAIR confirmed it will continue its civil rights work in Texas and defend its right to do so. The organization also sent Abbott a letter refuting his claims, detailing its three-decade record of advocacy, and citing independent reports that disprove any alleged links to foreign entities.
