Poverty

Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s being ‘targeted’ by Trump administration

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WASHINGTON — The head of the Southern Poverty Law Center said Tuesday that the civil rights organization was being “targeted” by the Trump administration with a criminal investigation that appeared to focus on the group’s use of confidential informants that gathered evidence on “extremely violent groups.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Southern Poverty Law Center facing Justice Department probe over use of paid informants to infiltrate hate groups

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Washington — The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other groups, according to a video posted by the nonprofit and sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The case is being spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s … Read more