Chronological coverage of every Litigation Logic post tagged Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Jun 8, 2026Legal Filing
SPLC Moves to Dismiss Federal Indictment, Citing Vindictive Prosecution
The SPLC filed a motion to dismiss a federal indictment unsealed in April 2026, alleging the Trump DOJ brought charges as political retaliation in violation of the First Amendment.
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May 24, 2026Legal Filing
Alabama AG Opens Civil Investigation of SPLC After Federal Indictment
Alabama AG Steve Marshall has opened a civil investigation into the SPLC under state consumer protection law, issuing a subpoena days after a federal wire fraud indictment.
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May 22, 2026Legal News
SPLC Pleads Not Guilty, Defense Moves for Grand Jury Records
The SPLC pleaded not guilty May 8 to 11 federal fraud counts tied to its informant program; defense counsel seeks grand jury transcripts, alleging DOJ misconduct.
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May 18, 2026Legal News
DOJ Wire-Fraud Case Against SPLC Draws Expert Skepticism
DOJ charged the SPLC with wire fraud and money laundering over informant payments. Legal experts question whether the theory can survive pretrial scrutiny.
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May 17, 2026Legal News
SPLC Enters Not Guilty Plea on Federal Fraud Charges
The SPLC pleaded not guilty May 8 to 11 federal counts of wire fraud and money laundering tied to a covert paid-informant program in white supremacist groups.
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May 14, 2026Legal News
SPLC CEO Pleads Not Guilty; Defense Flags Broader Charges Ahead
Bryan Fair, CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, pleaded not guilty May 7 to 11 federal counts; defense counsel says a superseding indictment is expected.
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May 4, 2026Legal Filing
DOJ Official Allegedly Pressured Prosecutors to Rush SPLC Indictment
A whistleblower account alleges a senior DOJ official pressured Alabama prosecutors to rush the SPLC indictment despite legal concerns, prompting a formal congressional inquiry.
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May 4, 2026Legal Filing
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on April 21, 2026, on wire fraud and money laundering charges tied to alleged secret payments to extremist informants.
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May 3, 2026Legal Filing
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 Counts
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering on April 21, 2026, in Alabama.