Coalition Letter Opposing the Indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center

On May 20, 2026, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) joined a coalition of more than 400 civil society organizations in a letter to Congress, condemning the criminal charges the Trump administration has brought against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) urging lawmakers to similarly oppose this unfounded case. This coalition letter explains how the administration’s targeting of SPLC is part of its ongoing efforts to silence Americans’ speech and quash dissent. It urges Congress to use its authority as a check on the executive branch to investigate and stop these abuses of power.