Southern Poverty Law Center.
American nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation
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Earlier this month
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The Southern Poverty Law Center operates in Georgia as the state's chapter, coinciding with the upcoming election determining the next governor.Some support1 report
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Inside Climate News reported on a matter involving Benton's experience, which the Southern Poverty Law Center stated is both illegal and immoral.Some support1 report
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A debate emerged regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center's claims on abortion restrictions, with Pat Gray praising Brandon Gill's reasoning.Some support2 reports
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The House Committee uncovered an FBI memo that used SPLC data to define hate groups, detailing regional collaborations and personnel changes.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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DOJ and FBI are investigating the conservative beliefs of two priests, utilizing materials provided by the Southern Poverty Law Center.Well supported5 reports
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A program rooted in Lyndon Johnson's initiative is being sued for defense against Department of Labor challenges.Some support2 reports
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Heidi Beirich was the former chief financial officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has listed the League of the South as a hate group. This development involves Rawson and Alachua County.Some support1 report
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Investigative groups and foundations are scrutinizing the Southern Poverty Law Center, leading to the freezing of grants due to legal concerns.Some support1 report
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Allegations suggest donor funds flowed to hate groups, specifically accusing them of bankrolling the 2017 Unite the Right rally.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Heidi Beirich, former director of SPLC's Intelligence Project, is accused of using donor money to fund the National Socialist Party of America.Some support5 reports
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Heidi Beirich and the Southern Poverty Law Center were charged in connection with criminal activity, while Kash Patel investigated the matter.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Trump directed his Justice Department to target the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on May 29, 2026.Well supported21 reports2 developments inside
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Andy Ngo critiques the Southern Poverty Law Center's alleged shift in focus to target Donald Trump for fundraising purposes.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing a Grand Jury indictment after secretly funneling taxpayer dollars since 2016 to support hate groups like Aryan Nations, NSPoA, and the Ku Klux Klan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Todd Blanche represents the Justice Department's case, while Heidi Beirich, who previously ran SPLC's hate group project, is mentioned.Some support22 reports
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The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a motion to dismiss charges of vindictive prosecution, claiming administration officials targeted the organization.Well supported3 reports
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The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a grand jury indictment from the DOJ on charges of financial fraud related to donor funds.Well supported4 reports
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Civil rights organization Southern Poverty Law Center challenged executive branch actions.Some support1 report
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SPLC launches a campaign to educate Alabamians following a court ruling affecting congressional map drawing.Some support1 report
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An inquiry has been requested by James Uthmeier into the conduct of Nancy Abudu during her tenure at the Southern Poverty Law Center.Some support1 report
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Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, served on the board of the Southern Poverty Law Center.Some support2 reports
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The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled the Family Research Council as a hate group in 2010, which is led by Tony Perkins.Some support2 reports
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The Southern Poverty Law Center was criticized for hate speech in connection with Save Heritage.Some support1 report
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SPLC highlighted connections between the president and the Republican Party, accusing the administration of vindictive prosecution and influencing extremist ideology.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) focused on the institutional influence exerted by government, media, and corporate America.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Southern Poverty Law Center received loan forgiveness for its employees, but the promises were repeatedly struck down by the court.Some support1 report
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SPLC materials are being used in the teaching framework and incorporated into an NSF grant curriculum at a university.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is monitoring hate group activity within the state of Georgia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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SPLC cited previous fines against Frontline, a conservative lobbying group operating in the state of Georgia.Some support1 report
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The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has launched a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) regarding its funding of extremist groups.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing a Grand Jury indictment after secretly funneling taxpayer dollars since 2016 to support hate groups like Aryan Nations, NSPoA, and the Ku Klux Klan.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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The Southern Poverty Law Center is headquartered in the city of Montgomery, Alabama.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center is investigating in-custody deaths of inmates in Hinds County.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center and Family Research Council were targeted by extremist groups and provided information to law enforcement agencies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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SPLC's hate map was reportedly used by a shooter targeting the Family Research Council, and the map also tracked Charlie Kirk.Some support1 report
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Federal prosecutors allege financial misconduct regarding donor funds from the Southern Poverty Law Center.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Southern Poverty Law Center represented a teacher in a lawsuit stemming from speech on Facebook that led to action by the Oglethorpe County School District.Some support1 report
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Banks alerted the FBI regarding suspicious transactions involving the Southern Poverty Law Center.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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SPLC is accused of funneling money to KKK members, prompting calls for corporate platforms to cease using the organization.Some support1 report
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A leader from the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice has joined the Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal indictment.Some support1 report
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Jimmy Failla and Jim Jordan discussed alleged government misuse and targeting of the Southern Poverty Law Center.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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SPLC placed Moms for Liberty on its hate map, leading to Family Research Council being targeted, while Tom Tiffany vindicated ML.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center is accused of funneling donor cash to the neo-Nazi group National Alliance.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The SPLCA is accused of funneling donor cash to the neo-Nazi group National Alliance.Some support1 report
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Heidi Beirich directed the Southern Poverty Law Center from 2012 to 2019.Some support2 reports
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Indictments were brought against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is involved in a civil rights case concerning a $10B tax dispute overseen by the IRS.Some support1 report
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SPLC hosted extremist rallies while a racist incident occurred at a NASCAR track.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Southern Poverty Law Center established a field source presence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on June 5, 2026.Some support7 reports
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SPLC investigated alleged funneling of millions into extremist groups, while tech companies hosted crisis scenario exercises involving OMB.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jordan Derrick's content on YouTube and Odysee is under scrutiny after being linked to a bomb plot and criticized for funding extremist groups.Some support1 report
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Smartmatic's case details are relevant to James Comey's planned motion, involving the Southern Poverty Law Center in cases citing the Abrego Garcia ruling.Some support1 report
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The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on criminal fraud charges, and representatives met to discuss philanthropic freedom.Some support2 reports
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Around Southern Poverty Law Center this week
News at the entities that move Southern Poverty Law Center most-
Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Southern Poverty Law Center
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Todd Blanche StructuralThe U.S. Federal Government investigated threats made against the president, involving Todd Blanche.Moves Southern Poverty Law Center
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department OperationalThe DOJ is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against XAI over pollution related to its data center in Memphis.Moves Southern Poverty Law Center
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Jim Jordan OperationalJim Jordan predicted Democrats will gain House control and named Jamie Raskin as a senior Democrat during a radio appearance.Moves Southern Poverty Law Center
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Texas StructuralMoth range has been confirmed to include both Texas and Central Florida.Moves Southern Poverty Law Center
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Ken Paxton TransactionalJames Talarico is hosting a Town Hall event featuring Ken Paxton, which will be moderated by Erin Burnett.Moves Southern Poverty Law Center
Connections
The 40 strongest of 100, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Heidi Beirich Structural
Heidi Beirich served in high-level executive capacities, including Chief Financial Officer and Director, at the SPLC, which is now facing scrutiny over financial mismanagement during her tenure.
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Donald Trump Operational
SPLC alleges that Trump and his administration initiated a campaign of political retribution through threats, indictments, and criminal charges.
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Todd Blanche Structural
Todd Blanche, utilizing his official capacity as the investigating office, has initiated formal legal action against the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Marks Structural
A is currently under the judicial review of B regarding a specific legal motion.
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Jim Jordan Operational
SPLC is currently facing contempt charges from a committee whose proceedings are influenced by Jim Jordan's testimony and actions.
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department Operational
The Department has filed multiple charges and issued indictments against SPLC for financial misconduct and information sharing failures.
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Margaret Huang Structural
Margaret Huang served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Global Project Against Hate and Extremism Structural
GPAHE was co-founded by officials who previously worked at the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Family Research Council Mentioned together
SPLC published findings in 2010 labeling FRC as a hate group, which led to the organization being targeted by extremist groups.
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Portland Transactional
SPLC allegedly funded groups that were bused to Portland.
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Federation for American Immigration Reform Operational
The organizations are engaged in an adversarial relationship, with SPLC designating FAIR as a hate group.
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FBI Operational
SPLC shares intelligence with the FBI, which concurrently monitors SPLC's financial transactions.
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National Socialist Party of America Transactional
SPLC allegedly provided donor funds to the National Socialist Party of America.
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Oglethorpe County School District Transactional
SPLC provided legal representation services for Oglethorpe County School District in a lawsuit.
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CBS News Operational
CBS News reported on allegations of financial misconduct and an indictment concerning the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Kash Patel Transactional
Kash Patel's sphere of influence has been accused of targeting the SPLC with allegations of fraud and retaliation.
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Moms for Liberty Operational
SPLC classified Moms for Liberty as a hate group on its monitoring map.
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White House Operational
they act on each other directly
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Jocelyn Benson Structural
Jocelyn Benson served as a member of the Southern Poverty Law Center's board of directors.
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Northern Arizona University Structural
SPLC materials are incorporated into Northern Arizona University's curriculum as part of an NSF grant funded program.
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Texas Structural
Texas Attorney General launched a civil investigation against the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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ProPublica Operational
The organizations are functionally linked through shared work investigating opaque gatekeeping decisions within their respective spheres of influence.
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National Alliance Transactional
SPLC provided financial support and informants to an organization operating within the National Alliance.
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Minneapolis Foundation Operational
they act on each other directly
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Stephen Miller Operational
The evidence suggests a functional relationship where the activities and ideology of the Southern Poverty Law Center influence the political ideology of Stephen Miller.
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Mississippi Transactional
SPLC condemned a new state law in Mississippi.
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Alliance Defending Freedom Operational
The two organizations are engaged in active ideological competition regarding civil rights and advocacy work.
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Joe Biden Operational
SPLC interacts with the Biden administration's DOJ and its employees are affected by the administration's policies.
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Nancy Abudu Transactional
Nancy Abudu was employed by the Southern Poverty Law Center from 2019 to 2023.
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Synovus Transactional
SPLC utilized Synovus accounts to funnel funds.
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Turning Point USA Operational
SPLC has published critical materials targeting conservative groups associated with Turning Point USA's sphere of influence.
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University of Michigan Structural
SPLC supplies materials to the University of Michigan for use in its teaching framework.
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Ken Paxton Transactional
Ken Paxton launched a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Andy Ngo Operational
Andy Ngo publicly monitors and critiques the Southern Poverty Law Center regarding shifts in its organizational focus.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Operational
The entities maintain a functional partnership where SPLC provides expertise and information on hate groups and extremist threats utilized by the FBI.
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Vanguard Charitable Transactional
Vanguard Charitable has suspended grant funding to the Southern Poverty Law Center due to ongoing legal scrutiny.
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Public Citizen Litigation Group Operational
The two organizations were involved in a lawsuit together to represent students.
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Rawson Operational
SPLC monitors and tracks Rawson's activities, including its classification of organizations like the League of the South.
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George Soros Operational
Groups associated with George Soros are reportedly targeted by administrative bodies.
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Fidelity Charitable Transactional
Fidelity Charitable froze grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center due to legal scrutiny.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- Treasury officials are reportedly drafting a framework to audit NGOs, using the protests sparked by George Floyd as a catalyst, while foreign policy decisions are under scrutiny.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center operates in Georgia as the state's chapter, coinciding with the upcoming election determining the next governor.
- Inside Climate News reported on a matter involving Benton's experience, which the Southern Poverty Law Center stated is both illegal and immoral.
August 2026
12 events- DOJ and FBI are investigating the conservative beliefs of two priests, utilizing materials provided by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- A program rooted in Lyndon Johnson's initiative is being sued for defense against Department of Labor challenges.
- Heidi Beirich was the former chief financial officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has listed the League of the South as a hate group. This development involves Rawson and Alachua County.
- Investigative groups and foundations are scrutinizing the Southern Poverty Law Center, leading to the freezing of grants due to legal concerns.
- Heidi Beirich, former director of SPLC's Intelligence Project, is accused of using donor money to fund the National Socialist Party of America.
- Heidi Beirich and the Southern Poverty Law Center were charged in connection with criminal activity, while Kash Patel investigated the matter.
- Andy Ngo critiques the Southern Poverty Law Center's alleged shift in focus to target Donald Trump for fundraising purposes.
- Todd Blanche represents the Justice Department's case, while Heidi Beirich, who previously ran SPLC's hate group project, is mentioned.
- Civil rights organization Southern Poverty Law Center challenged executive branch actions.
- SPLC launches a campaign to educate Alabamians following a court ruling affecting congressional map drawing.
- An inquiry has been requested by James Uthmeier into the conduct of Nancy Abudu during her tenure at the Southern Poverty Law Center.
July 2026
12 events- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing a Grand Jury indictment after secretly funneling taxpayer dollars since 2016 to support hate groups like Aryan Nations, NSPoA, and the Ku Klux Klan.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a grand jury indictment from the DOJ on charges of financial fraud related to donor funds.
- Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, served on the board of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center was criticized for hate speech in connection with Save Heritage.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center received loan forgiveness for its employees, but the promises were repeatedly struck down by the court.
- SPLC materials are being used in the teaching framework and incorporated into an NSF grant curriculum at a university.
- SPLC cited previous fines against Frontline, a conservative lobbying group operating in the state of Georgia.
- The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has launched a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) regarding its funding of extremist groups.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center is headquartered in the city of Montgomery, Alabama.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center is investigating in-custody deaths of inmates in Hinds County.
- SPLC's hate map was reportedly used by a shooter targeting the Family Research Council, and the map also tracked Charlie Kirk.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center represented a teacher in a lawsuit stemming from speech on Facebook that led to action by the Oglethorpe County School District.
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June 2026
27 events- A debate emerged regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center's claims on abortion restrictions, with Pat Gray praising Brandon Gill's reasoning.
- The House Committee uncovered an FBI memo that used SPLC data to define hate groups, detailing regional collaborations and personnel changes.
- Allegations suggest donor funds flowed to hate groups, specifically accusing them of bankrolling the 2017 Unite the Right rally.
- Trump directed his Justice Department to target the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on May 29, 2026.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a motion to dismiss charges of vindictive prosecution, claiming administration officials targeted the organization.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled the Family Research Council as a hate group in 2010, which is led by Tony Perkins.
- SPLC highlighted connections between the president and the Republican Party, accusing the administration of vindictive prosecution and influencing extremist ideology.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) focused on the institutional influence exerted by government, media, and corporate America.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is monitoring hate group activity within the state of Georgia.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing a Grand Jury indictment after secretly funneling taxpayer dollars since 2016 to support hate groups like Aryan Nations, NSPoA, and the Ku Klux Klan.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center and Family Research Council were targeted by extremist groups and provided information to law enforcement agencies.
- Federal prosecutors allege financial misconduct regarding donor funds from the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- Banks alerted the FBI regarding suspicious transactions involving the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- SPLC is accused of funneling money to KKK members, prompting calls for corporate platforms to cease using the organization.
- A leader from the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice has joined the Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal indictment.
- Jimmy Failla and Jim Jordan discussed alleged government misuse and targeting of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- SPLC placed Moms for Liberty on its hate map, leading to Family Research Council being targeted, while Tom Tiffany vindicated ML.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center is accused of funneling donor cash to the neo-Nazi group National Alliance.
- The SPLCA is accused of funneling donor cash to the neo-Nazi group National Alliance.
- Heidi Beirich directed the Southern Poverty Law Center from 2012 to 2019.
- Indictments were brought against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is involved in a civil rights case concerning a $10B tax dispute overseen by the IRS.
- SPLC hosted extremist rallies while a racist incident occurred at a NASCAR track.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center established a field source presence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on June 5, 2026.
- SPLC investigated alleged funneling of millions into extremist groups, while tech companies hosted crisis scenario exercises involving OMB.
- Jordan Derrick's content on YouTube and Odysee is under scrutiny after being linked to a bomb plot and criticized for funding extremist groups.
- Smartmatic's case details are relevant to James Comey's planned motion, involving the Southern Poverty Law Center in cases citing the Abrego Garcia ruling.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on criminal fraud charges, and representatives met to discuss philanthropic freedom.