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Trump directed his Justice Department to target the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on May 29, 2026.

21 reports, 19 independent Updated Aug 12
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Trump directed his Justice Department to target the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on May 29, 2026.

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Donald TrumpSouthern Poverty Law Center

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  1. Trump administration accuses SPLC of financial fraud; Kash Patel details alleged criminal activity.1 source
  2. The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a motion to dismiss charges of vindictive prosecution, claiming administration officials targeted the organization.Sub-event
  3. The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on criminal fraud charges, and representatives met to discuss philanthropic freedom.Sub-event
  4. Trump ordered the DOJ to target the SPLC.1 source
  5. DOJ charges SPLC over information sharing; SPLC claims White House retribution.1 source
  6. Indictment alleges top-down retribution campaign against SPLC, involving Todd Blanche.1 source
  7. SPLC claims it is being targeted in a campaign against Trump's enemies.1 source
  8. Criminal charges against SPLC are being heard in an Alabama court due to administration actions.1 source
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  1. SPLC faces indictment, described as part of a top-down campaign of retribution by Trump.1 source
  2. Argument made against the Justice Department indictment targeting the SPLC.1 source
  3. SPLC alleges Trump started a top-down campaign of retribution against the organization.1 source

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