FBI severs ties with Southern Poverty Law Center, cites partisan shift

The FBI has officially severed ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), according to FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel criticized the SPLC for what he described as a shift away from civil rights work, stating that the organization has become a "partisan smear machine." He specifically condemned the SPLC"s "hate map," labeling it as defamatory and inciting violence.

This decision marks a significant change in the relationship between the FBI and the SPLC, which has been a prominent civil rights organization for decades. The SPLC has faced criticism in recent years for its labeling of certain groups and individuals as hate organizations.

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