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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BaySeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida Cabinet approves rule for designating domestic and foreign terrorist groups

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Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted to approve a rule governing how the Florida Department of Law Enforcement designates groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations. The approval allows the state to designate organizations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations and antifa under the new process.

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Why It Matters

The rule establishes the official state framework and criteria by which the Florida Department of Law Enforcement can formally designate organizations as terrorist groups, which carries potential legal and operational consequences for the targeted entities.

Key Facts

  • Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted to approve a rule governing the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's designation of groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.
  • The approval process took less than two minutes.
  • The rule paves the way for the state to designate organizations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations and antifa.

Who's Mentioned

PersonRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who voted to approve the rule.”OrganizationCouncil on American Islamic Relations“Organization noted as a target for potential designation under the new rule.”Organizationantifa“Group noted as a target for potential designation under the new rule.”OrganizationFlorida Cabinet“Voted to approve the rule governing terrorist group designations.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“Tasked with designating groups under the newly approved rule.”