Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott, saying university executive order violates free speech
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"Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott, saying university executive order violates free speech" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A national Muslim advocacy group is suing Gov. Greg Abbott for singling out...

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