Texas AG Paxton Sues CAIR Chapters, Reversing Course on 'Terrorist' Label

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued CAIR and its Texas chapters, seeking to formally label them as foreign terrorist organizations and prohibit their operations. This move represents a reversal from Paxton's previous legal position, where his office argued local chapters were separate entities not covered by Governor Abbott's initial declaration. The lawsuit raises significant constitutional questions regarding freedom of association and religious liberty, with CAIR calling it a politically motivated attack.