Florida Executive Order Targeting CAIR Violates First Amendment, Knight Institute Argues

1 · Knightcolumbia · July 9, 2026, 9:53 p.m.
Summary
The Knight First Amendment Institute and Selendy Gay PLLC have filed an amicus brief in support of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), challenging Florida's Executive Order that targets the organization. The brief argues that the order violates the First Amendment by attempting to blacklist CAIR for its views. It warns that allowing the order could lead to broader governmental targeting of advocacy groups. The matter is currently under appeal following a district court's decision to block enforcement of the order.