Southern Poverty Law Center

Southern Poverty Law Center Nameofuser25 at English Wikipedia, Public domain

American nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, it is known for its legal cases against white supremacist groups, for its classification of hate groups and other extremist organizations, and for promoting tolerance education programs. The SPLC was founded by Morris Dees, Joseph J. Levin Jr., and Julian Bond in 1971 as a civil rights law firm in Montgomery.

SPLC Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

SPLC Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on federal fraud charges related to its informant program.