Legal breakdown of federal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center
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The Justice Department is bringing federal fraud and other charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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The Justice Department is bringing nearly a dozen federal charges, including fraud, against the Southern Poverty Law Center. These charges represent a significant legal action by the Trump administration against a prominent civil rights organization. The move could have substantial implications for the Southern Poverty Law Center's operations and public standing. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson is providing analysis on the specifics of these charges.
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