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May 1, 2026
House Democrats Investigate Justice Department's Handling of SPLC Indictment
- A whistleblower claims a Justice Department lawyer pressured prosecutors to expedite the SPLC indictment despite concerns about its strength.
- House Democrats are opening an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the indictment, which accuses the SPLC of various financial crimes.
- The SPLC continues to deny wrongdoing, asserting that the indictment is unfounded and weak.
2 Sources
- Lawmakers accuse Justice Department of rushing SPLC indictment, citing whistleblower reportsMay 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM · CNN
- US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblowerMay 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM · The Guardian