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SPLC Will Not Appeal Florida Court’s Recent Ruling on Hungerford Property Litigation
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on behalf of plaintiffs, the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (P.E.C.) and Hungerford descendant Bea Leach Hatler, will not appeal the court’s decision in Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc. vs. School Board of Orange County, Fla. A recent ruling by the Ninth Judicial…
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- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
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SPLC Applauds Removal of ‘Make America Great Again’ Inscribed on Bloody Sunday Billboard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) celebrates the removal of a political billboard featuring the iconic Spider Martin photo capturing the 1965 demonstration in Selma known as Bloody Sunday. The words “Make America Great Again” were emblazoned across the image, aiming to comment on the current political climate by drawing parallels…
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SPLC Deeply Concerned About Robert F. Kennedy’s Record on Health and Human Services
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Southern Poverty Law Center is deeply concerned about the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As the Senate Committee on Finance continues the confirmation hearing for this nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the SPLC urges Senators to consider the implications for the nation’s health and…
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SPLC Concerned About Brooke Rollins’ Nomination to Lead the United States Department of Agriculture
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee held its hearing to consider the nomination of Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The USDA plays a vital role in shaping agricultural policies that address the needs of both Americans and people around the world, ensuring these policies are…
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SPLC: Trump Rolls Back Six Decades of Workplace Discrimination Protections in Latest Effort to Dismantle Hard-Won Civil Rights Gains
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Yesterday, President Donald Trump launched a new assault on civil rights and efforts to combat workplace discrimination by signing an executive order rescinding Executive Order 11246, originally issued by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The order, in place for 60 years and upheld under 10 different presidents — both Republican and Democrat —…
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SPLC Condemns Jan. 6 Pardons
MONTGOMERY, Ala — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) condemns the Trump Administration’s pardon of nearly 1,600 charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. “The January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol was an assault on the foundations of our democracy and an unprecedented breach of the constitutional order,” said…
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SPLC: Trump Enters Second Term Rolling Back Civil Rights Protections for All Americans
MONTGOMERY, Ala — As promised on day one, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, introducing a sweeping agenda that will weaken civil rights protections for millions of Americans. Although many of these orders have already been deemed unconstitutional and are expected to face legal challenges, they promote exclusion and discrimination instead of…
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SPLC Questions Kristie Noem’s Qualifications for DHS Secretary Role
MONTGOMERY, Ala — Today, the Senate held its nomination hearing for Governor Kristie Noem, the Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “DHS plays a key role in safeguarding the United States from both domestic and international threats. Gov. Noem’s experience is largely state-focused, and she lacks the specialized expertise and…
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SPLC Concerned About Pete Hegseth’s Qualifications to Lead the Department of Defense
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the Senate will begin its nomination hearing for Pete Hegseth, the Trump administration’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. “The Secretary of the Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible not only for safeguarding our national security but also for leading departments of nearly three million U.S. service members, including tens of thousands who…
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SPLC Concerned About Pam Bondi’s Record on Civil Rights
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tomorrow, the Senate will commence its nomination hearing for Pam Bondi, the Trump administration’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as attorney general. “A strong Department of Justice is essential to ensure that the rights guaranteed by the Constitution are both protected and applied equally to all Americans. It’s crucial…