SPLC indictment ‘nakedly political’: Morial
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National Urban League President Marc Morial called the DOJ's indictment of the SPLC "nakedly political."
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This action against a civil rights watchdog could affect advocacy for civil rights, potentially impacting protections for average Americans.
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National Urban League President Marc Morial criticized the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), calling it a “nakedly political” action. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced charges against the SPLC for allegedly funding extremist hate groups. Morial argued this indictment aims to undermine civil rights advancements made by the nonprofit organization. The DOJ's move targets a prominent civil rights watchdog, sparking concerns about political motivations behind federal legal actions.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced charges against the SPLC for allegedly funding extremist hate groups.
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