Hate Groups

SPLC Tells Court Law Enforcement Knew About Informant Program in Defense Against Fraud Charges

The Southern Poverty Law Center filed legal motions in federal court asserting that law enforcement agencies were aware of its informant program that monitored hate groups, rejecting Trump administration claims the nonprofit secretly funded extremist organizations. The nonprofit was indicted last week on fraud and money laundering charges, with prosecutors alleging SPLC paid informants who became leaders in KKK, neo-Nazi groups, and other hate organizations. SPLC says it shared informant intelligence with the FBI that helped prevent attacks and convict violent extremists.