Oklahoma’s CAIR Investigation — What You Need to Know
When Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order directing an Oklahoma CAIR investigation on August 12, headlines exploded . But what’s actually happening — and what’s being exaggerated?
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Here are the facts. Stitt ordered state agencies to conduct an “intelligence-based assessment” of CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and their affiliates to determine if they pose a public-safety threat . He also directed state officials to advocate for federal FTO designation .
What he did NOT do: designate CAIR as a terrorist organization himself. Only the federal government can do that .
The order cites historical allegations — including a 2009 case where CAIR appeared as an “unindicted coconspirator” (not accused of a crime) — and follows similar actions in Texas and Florida . But CAIR strongly denies the allegations, calling them “debunked conspiracy theories” .
This is part of a broader national debate about state versus federal authority, counterterrorism policy, and civil rights. But the key takeaway is clear: states can investigate, but only Washington can designate. Read More details about this in our Blog.
