Advocates fear Florida’s domestic terrorist law could reach beyond Muslim groups

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 1,138

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TAMPA — One day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation (HB 1471) granting a handful of public officials power to designate a domestic terrorist organization, members of a likely target of the law warned it could reach beyond Muslim organizations.

The Florida chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), as well as representatives from Christian and Jewish groups and progressive advocates, issued that warning during a news conference Tuesday.

On Monday, …

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