Decoding the News: What Florida’s Terror Designation Means for Workers and Advocates
For workers and advocates focused on rights and justice, recent policy moves can have direct and indirect impacts. The announcement from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on December 9, 2025, designating the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations, is one such development. Understanding its mechanics is key for anyone engaged in civic advocacy. First, the facts of the policy. This is a state-level action under Florida law. It was preceded by President Donald Trump’s executive order on November 4, 2025, which targeted affiliated groups at the federal level. The stated rationale, per the governor’s office, hinges on historical allegations. It is documented that Hamas, designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. since 1997, was founded in 1987 by figures connected to the Muslim Brotherhood. Subsequent U.S. government investigations have alleged some Brotherhood-linked charities financed Hamas. The inclusion of CAIR, a prominent civil rights organization, is a major point ...
