The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent civil rights organization, has confirmed it is under federal investigation by the Department of Justice. The SPLC stated the probe is related to its use of paid informants.
Reports from CNBC indicate a DOJ indictment accuses the SPLC of fraud, specifically alleging the organization secretly funded extremist groups. The SPLC has been active for 55 years, describing itself as a "beacon of hope."
The SPLC claims it is being "targeted" by the President Donald Trump administration. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
