Reckoning: Islamic Group with Terror Ties Set to Be Investigated by GOP House Republicans are holding a hearing to investigate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its alleged promotion of Sharia law, which they deem incompatible with the U.S. Constitution. The hearing will focus on CAIR’s role in promoting and funding actions contrary to U.S. law, with specific concerns raised about its historical ties to terrorist organizations. Lawmakers are also examining CAIR’s receipt of federal grant funds, citing it as a national security risk.

• House Republicans are conducting a hearing to examine CAIR’s alleged attempts to subvert U.S. law with Sharia law.
• Republican Rep. Chip Roy chairs the hearing, titled “Sharia‑Free America: Why Political Islam and Sharia Law Are Incompatible With the U.S. Constitution, Part II.”
• Concerns have been raised about CAIR’s historical ties to terrorist groups such as Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
• Legislation has been proposed to designate CAIR as a Specially Designated Terrorist Organization.
• CAIR has received significant federal grant money, raising concerns about national security and the misuse of taxpayer funds.
• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has labeled the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Foreign Terrorist and Transnational Criminal Organizations.
• CAIR’s national executive director, Nihad Awad, reportedly celebrated the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians.