WASHINGTON–MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement in response to the Justice Department investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center: 

“The targeting of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is yet another example of the Trump administration’s extreme and unprecedented efforts to silence its critics. At a time of serious domestic and international threats, it is unconscionable that Donald Trump’s Justice Department would waste time and money to carry out another political vendetta. 

“MoveOn members stand firmly against using the power of government to seek political revenge and stand with organizations like SPLC that are being politically targeted by this administration. The SPLC’s work fighting hate and injustice has been invaluable in protecting and strengthening the civil rights of millions. In America, presidents and their allies should not use their power to go after people they disagree with.” 

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