(Miami, Florida - 12/30/2020) – The Florida Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by anti-Muslim right-wing activist Laura Loomer and her company Illoominate Media against CAIR and CAIR-Florida. Laura Loomer was recently defeated as Republican candidate in the race for Florida's 21st congressional district. CAIR-Florida was represented by Darren Spielman from The Concept Law Group, PA

CAIR and CAIR-Florida will now seek their legal costs from Loomer.

READ THE COURT'S RULING:

https://www.cair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CAIRvLoomerRuling.pdf

Last year, the district court dismissed both CAIR and CAIR-Florida from Loomer's "nonsensical" lawsuit. Loomer had alleged—based on a prank that had long since been revealed not to be true—that CAIR had persuaded Twitter to ban the Islamophobic failed Congressional candidate from Twitter. 

SEE: "Federal Court Rules That Anti-Muslim Activist Laura Loomer Fraudulently Joined CAIR-Florida in Lawsuit" 

https://www.cairflorida.org/newsroom/press-releases/1533-federal-court-rules-that-anti-muslim-activist-laura-loomer-fraudulently-joined-cair-florida-in-lawsuit

In a per curium opinion, the court wrote: 

The Court also affirmed the dismissal of CAIR-Florida, noting that Loomer and her company "already admitted that they do not know of any underlying facts that would make CAIR-Florida liable for Twitter's ban of Loomer's account." 

In a statement, CAIR Florida’s civil rights attorney Omar Saleh said: “It’s unfortunate that Ms. Loomer, who ran a campaign to serve a South Florida U.S. congressional district, chose to spend her time and resources spreading fear and hatred about Muslim Americans, many who live in that district, by pursuing a frivolous legal action against CAIR and CAIR-Florida. We are glad the Courts chose not to entertain what proved to be a waste of judicial resources.”   

SEE: Laura Loomer “Cannot Provide Any Facts” About Twitter Ban Conspiracy https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/laura-loomer-loses-lawsuit-appeal-against-cair-and-twitter-11788420

CAIR-Florida's mission is to enhance an understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. 

La misión de CAIR – Florida es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, proteger las libertades civiles, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos. 

CONTACT:

Wilfredo Amr Ruiz,

CAIR-Florida Communications Director

305-502-6749

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.