Watch live: House convenes hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center turmoil
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing about issues involving the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This followed accusations from the Trump administration that the SPLC was sending money to extremist groups, and an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the group.Key Facts
- The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing focused on the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- The hearing took place on a Tuesday morning.
- Earlier, the Trump administration accused the SPLC of giving money to extremist groups.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center announced in April it was being investigated by the Justice Department.
- In May, the SPLC pleaded not guilty to related charges.
- The hearing is a response to growing concerns and official investigations into the SPLC.
- The SPLC is a civil rights organization.
- The Justice Department is the U.S. federal agency handling the investigation.
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