A coalition of Muslim groups and interfaith leaders is speaking out against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations a terrorist organization.

Abbott declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations a foreign terrorist organization and a transnational criminal organization, invoking a 2023 Texas statute. CAIR is suing the governor, alleging violations of due process and freedom of speech.

This claim frequently appears across social media platforms and languages. But what do the facts say? Are certain religious groups disproportionately represented among refugees? And where do they apply for asylum?