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In a response on social media, CAIR said that while it was “flattered” by Abbott’s “obsession” with the organization, his “defamatory proclamation has no basis in fact or law.”

“Greg Abbott is an Israel First politician who has spent months stoking anti-Muslim hysteria to smear American Muslims critical of the Israeli government,” CAIR said. “Unlike Mr. Abbott–who unleashed violence against Texas students protesting the Gaza genocide to satisfy his AIPAC donors–our civil rights organization is an independent voice that answers to the American people, relies on support from the American people, and opposes all forms of unjust violence, including hate crimes, ethnic cleansing, genocide and terrorism.”

CAIR said it was ready to sue if “he attempts to turn this publicity stunt into real policy.” It also said it previously won three First Amendment lawsuits against Abbott.

“See you in court again, Greg…if you dare.”