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NewsCreative Loafing TampaSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida Cabinet approves rules for designating domestic 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 enables 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 formal state criteria and procedures for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to label specific organizations as domestic or foreign terrorist groups, affecting their legal status and state oversight.

Key Facts

  • Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted to approve a rule governing the designation of Florida groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.
  • The approval process took less than two minutes.
  • The rule governs the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's designation process.
  • The decision paves the way for the state to designate organizations including 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“Group expected to be designated under the new process.”Organizationantifa“Group expected to be designated under the new process.”OrganizationFlorida Cabinet“Voted to approve the rule alongside the Governor.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“Tasked with designating groups under the new rule.”