Justice Department Southern Poverty Law Center
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks as FBI Director Kash Patel listens during a news conference at the Justice Department, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders. They have been preparing for increased legal scrutiny from the Trump administration. On Tuesday, a coalition of over 100 activist groups published a letter vowing solidarity with those “unjustly targeted” by the federal government. The DOJ alleges the SPLC violated federal law through its network of paid informants in extremist groups. Civil rights activists view the indictment as a political move that may empower extremist groups. They are now preparing for further legal action against organizations opposing the Trump administration.
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