"The Southern Poverty Law Center disclosed that federal authorities are examining how it used confidential sources to infiltrate extremist organizations and gather intelligence, at times shared with law enforcement."
"SPLC Interim CEO Bryan Fair described the practice of using paid informants as necessary to protect staff and the public, emphasizing the organization's long-standing commitment to fighting white supremacy."
"Fair stated that the organization frequently shared information from informants with local and federal law enforcement, including the FBI, but did not publicly disclose the practice to protect informants' identities."
The Southern Poverty Law Center is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups. The investigation includes a federal grand jury indictment for financial crimes related to payments made to informants. SPLC's Interim CEO stated that the organization has relied on these methods to combat violent threats and has shared intelligence with law enforcement. SPLC no longer uses paid informants, citing the need to protect their identities and lives.
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