You might have seen headlines about the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) lately, especially regarding legal challenges from the Trump Justice Department. But what exactly is this organization, and why is it at the center of so much controversy right now?
The SPLC is trending because it's facing scrutiny from the Trump Justice Department regarding its categorization of certain groups.
Former President Trump's DOJ, under Attorney General Jeff Sessions, initiated a review of the SPLC's methods, particularly its 'hate group' designations.