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Schumer: Trump turning DOJ into ‘Department of Vengeance’ with SPLC investigation

Schumer: Trump turning DOJ into ‘Department of Vengeance’ with SPLC investigation

Summary

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump for the Justice Department’s recent legal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Schumer called the DOJ a "Department of Vengeance" because of this move.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump’s administration is involved in a legal case against the SPLC.
  • The SPLC is a civil rights organization known for tracking hate groups.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke against the DOJ’s action toward the SPLC.
  • Schumer described the DOJ under President Trump as acting out of revenge.
  • The DOJ’s legal move against the SPLC is seen as a significant political event.
  • The charges or details of the indictment were not specified in the brief.
  • Schumer represents the Democratic Party in the Senate.
  • The situation reflects tensions between the current administration and civil rights groups.
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