SPLC Under Siege: Trump's DOJ Targets a Pillar of Civil Rights Advocacy The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been a thorn in the side of extremist groups, meticulously documenting and exposing hate crimes, white nationalism, and far right ideologies.
For decades, it has led the charge against bigotry, publishing annual lists of extremist organizations and advocating for policy changes to address systemic issues like racism and xenophobia.
The SPLC's unwavering commitment to social justice has earned it respect and its share of detractors, including some within the current administration. The threat from the Justice Department is multifaceted.