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Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing

It’s unusual for federal authorities to take this kind of action when federal funding is not involved. And the SPLC does not accept government grants.

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The Conversation

Beth Gazley

Trump claims “leftist” nonprofits incited violence. Can he prove it?

Trump is focusing on progressive nonprofits following Charlie Kirk's death. It will probably turn up nothing

19.09.2025 7

Salon

Beth Gazley

Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

When foundations provide grants, they’re engaging in a protected free speech activity that entitles them to certain privacy rights.

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The Conversation

Beth Gazley