Texas Governor's Demands on Cy-Fair ISD Spark Legal Battle Over Islamic Games

Governor Greg Abbott has demanded Cy-Fair ISD cut ties with the Houston Islamic Games, alleging sponsorship by a CAIR chapter, which he unilaterally declared a foreign terrorist organization. This directive has sparked a legal battle with CAIR suing Abbott, challenging his authority and raising significant constitutional questions about executive power, freedom of association, and religious discrimination. Abbott's threats of state intervention and legal action against the school district highlight a growing public policy debate on state control over local educational and community events, especially those involving religious groups.