Social issues12/08/2019

Markowitz: “We must continue to support organizations such as CAIR and tackle the scourge of Islamophobia; all individuals should be treated with respect and dignity!” CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) is a radical Muslim group constantly complaining about “Islamophobia” and defending figures like Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Gov. Abbott declared CAIR a “Foreign Terrorist and Transnational Criminal Organization.”

Sources

Evidence

Evidence page 3 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 4 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 5 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 6 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 7 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 8 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 9 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 10 of 11. Full text is available below.

Evidence page 11 of 11. Full text is available below.

Full text of these pages

Markowitz: “We must continue to support organizations such as CAIR and tackle the scourge of Islamophobia; all individuals should be treated with respect and dignity!” CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) is a radical Muslim group constantly complaining about “Islamophobia” and defending figures like Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Gov. Abbott declared CAIR a “Foreign Terrorist and Transnational Criminal Organization.”

Instagram, 12/08/2019

♦ CAIR has a cushy relationship with Ilhan Omar who speaks at their events to rile up Muslims and accuses Americans of being “Islamophobic.”

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Rep. Ilhan Omar continued her criticism of President Donald Trump and Israel while speaking at a banquet over the weekend in California. The Minnesota Democrat was invited to address the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Los Angeles. During a speech, she said that the week following the massacre in New Zealand has been difficult for Muslims around the world. In the attack, dozens of people were shot and killed in mosques during morning prayers. She said that Trump, who was mentioned in the suspected gunman's online manifesto, "fuels hate against Muslims." Additionally, she encouraged Muslims to stand up to discrimination, reports say. Omar also addressed her criticism of Israel, according to reports. Without naming the country, she said her repeated criticisms stem from concerns over human rights violations. CBS News Minnesota, 03/25/2019

♦ CAIR celebrated Rashida Tlaib’s win:

CAIR Chicago, Press Release 08/08/2018

♦ In November 2025, Gov. Abbott signed a proclamation declaring CAIR, along with the Muslim Brotherhood as a “Foreign Terrorist and Transnational Criminal Organization.” Abbott lists many reasons for the designation and claims Texas law gives him the authority to make such a designation. Abbott cites leadership of CAIR by name; below are some excerpts from the proclamation:

Proclamation by the Governor of Texas, 11/18/2025

♦ CAIR subsequentially filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Governor and Attorney General. AG Paxton is defending Texas in court.

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-takes-legalaction-lawsuit-involving-terrorist-organization-cair

♦ Paxton also filed a lawsuit in Texas state courts against CAIR.

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-muslimbrotherhood-and-cair-stop-terrorist-groups-operating-texas