Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The U.S. Department of Justice, led by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal fraud charges. Authorities allege the civil rights organization improperly raised millions from donors to pay informants infiltrating far-right groups including the Ku Klux Klan between 2014 and 2023. The SPLC faces wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering conspiracy charges.
Key Entities
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)Trump AdministrationTodd BlancheDepartment of JusticeKu Klux KlanAlabama