The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a criminal investigation by the Justice Department for its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center is under investigation by the Justice Department for using paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups. This development has sparked discussions about the organization's methods and potential legal consequences.

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Parent: Civil Rights OrganizationsEntity: Southern Poverty Law CenterImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The Southern Poverty Law Center's use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups

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BREAKING: The Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces investigation by Justice Department over past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups. https://apnews.com/article/southern-poverty-law-center-criminal-investigation-db7fdcf9baa0d1b24b8f1e1f2cebc0be?taid=69e77dfd6efeb000013a6607&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter

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Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants
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