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Florida’s CAIR threatens lawsuit against DeSantis after he labels group a ‘foreign terrorist’ organization

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Florida’s CAIR threatens lawsuit against DeSantis after he labels group a ‘foreign terrorist’ organization

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The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says it plans to take Gov. Ron DeSantis to court after the Republican governor issued an executive order labeling the Muslim civil rights organization a “foreign terrorist organization.”

Hiba Rahim, the chapter’s deputy executive director, said during a news conference that the order was an attack rooted in conspiracy theories and compared it to historical efforts that targeted Jewish, Irish and Italian American communities.

“We are very proud to defend the founding principles of our Constitution, to defend free speech,” Rahim said at a news conference. “We are proud to defend democracy, and we are proud to be America first.”

Rahim argued that the governor’s support for Israel played a role in the order, saying the group’s activism had caused “discomfort” to the U.S. ally. She said CAIR does not intend to back down.

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FLORIDA DESIGNATES MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND CAIR AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS, DESANTIS SAYS

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis labeled CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as a “foreign terrorist organization.” (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Governor DeSantis, meanwhile, defended the move, saying his administration had sufficient grounds for the designation. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, he said he welcomed CAIR’s legal challenge and described the designation as “a long time coming.”

DeSantis’ order also lists the Muslim Brotherhood as a “foreign terrorist” organization. Last month, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to begin a federal process to consider designating certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization.

The governor said he expects Florida lawmakers to pursue related legislation when the legislature reconvenes in January, calling the executive order “the beginning.”

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TRUMP SIGNALS PLAN TO DESIGNATE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he welcomes CAIR’s lawsuit. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Under DeSantis’ directive, state agencies are barred from awarding contracts, employment or funds to CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood or any groups deemed to have materially supported them.

At the Tampa news conference, attorney Miranda Margolis criticized the order and argued DeSantis had exceeded his authority by unilaterally designating a nonprofit as a terrorist organization. 

“This designation is without legal or factual basis and constitutes a dangerous escalation of anti-Muslim political rhetoric,” Margolis said.

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Florida’s action comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a similar proclamation. CAIR has challenged Abbott’s designation in federal court, arguing it violates the U.S. Constitution and Texas law. Muslim and interfaith organizations have urged Abbott to rescind the order.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation designating CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as “foreign terrorist organizations.” (Getty Images)

State-level designations do not carry the same legal weight as federal Foreign Terrorist Organization classifications, which can only be issued by the U.S. State Department.

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CAIR argues the Florida order violates its First Amendment rights and due-process protections and that terrorism designations fall under federal jurisdiction, not state power.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Fire breaks out under roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain

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Fire breaks out under roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain

A brush fire ignited underneath the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia Thursday.

Los Angeles County fire crews responded to the 26100 block of Magic Mountain Parkway around 12:21 p.m.

Footage from the scene showed a palm tree was engulfed in flames underneath the coaster on the west side of the park. 

The fire eventually spread to other trees and nearby brush, burning about half an acre and blanketing the area in smoke, according to video news service Key News Network. 

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Fire crews worked quickly to stop the blaze from threatening nearby attractions or structures. 

Reports indicated that no evacuations were issued at the park and no injuries were sustained by any guests or firefighting personnel. 

Authorities remained at the scene to monitor for additional hotspots. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Southern California police officer accidentally shoots colleague in ‘horseplay’ incident

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Southern California police officer accidentally shoots colleague in ‘horseplay’ incident

The Pasadena Police Department released video on Thursday of an officer who accidentally shot a colleague while engaged in “unsafe and out-of-policy horseplay” with loaded firearms.

It happened around 6:18 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2025, in the department’s parking structure, located at 240 Ramona Street, according to Chief Gene Harris.

In the cruiser dashcam video, a police car can be seen pulling into the parking garage in front of two uniformed officers, who were standing at the rear of a police SUV that had its trunk open.

As the cruiser approached, an officer could be seen drawing his gun and pointing it directly at the approaching cruiser, which the police chief called “inappropriate.”

  • Dashcam video of officer-involved shooting during horseplay in Pasadena

A few moments later, the officer reholstered the weapon as he and his colleague smiled.

The video didn’t capture what happened next inside the vehicle, put Chief Harris said the officer seated in the patrol car driver’s seat drew his handgun and “pointed it towards the other officer. During this interaction, the driving officer’s firearm discharged.”

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The round smashed through the cruiser’s windshield and hit one of the officers in his left shoulder, the chief said.

In the video, all you see is the dashcam suddenly shaking, with a cloud of dust coming from the car and one of the officers grabbing his shoulder, clearly injured.

The officer inside the car then rushed out of the vehicle to help him to the ground and treat his injury.

Harris said the officer who injured in the shooting has since recovered.

Harris said the department withheld release of the video for nearly 10 months by invoking an exception to state law requiring police shootings be released.

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He said the release was delayed because it was “necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and allow investigators to complete essential investigative steps,” he said.

The incident remains under criminal investigation and force review. Disciplinary measures were taken after an administrative investigation, Harris said.

Harris called the incident “regretful” and not up to the department’s expectations.

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Police chase suspected DUI driver in Los Angeles County

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Police chase suspected DUI driver in Los Angeles County

Officers chased a speeding driver wanted on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles County Wednesday night.

The chase began out of Lynwood as the suspect drove a Mazda SUV and several Los Angeles Police Department officers trailed closely behind.

At times, the suspect narrowly missed other vehicles while running red lights and speeding on surface streets. The driver entered the northbound 710 Freeway and later transitioned to the 105 and the 110.

On the freeway, the driver weaved dangerously through traffic while hitting speeds of nearly 100 mph. At times, the driver was seen making hand gestures out the window.

  • Los Angeles police pursued a possible DUI driver out of Lynwood on June 10, 2026. (KTLA)
  • Los Angeles police pursued a possible DUI driver out of Lynwood on June 10, 2026. (KTLA)
  • Los Angeles police pursued a possible DUI driver out of Lynwood on June 10, 2026. (KTLA)

The suspect exited in South L.A. and continued speeding on surface streets, at one point, driving the wrong way.

Due to public danger, police cancelled the pursuit near S. Broadway and W. 59th Street in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood.

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It’s unclear whether there were additional passengers inside the SUV.

Footage of the chase can be seen in the video player above.

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