False
Did Southern Poverty Law Center fund KKK? We unpacked the allegations
The Southern Poverty Law Center has not funded the Ku Klux Klan and actively opposes their activities.
Key points
- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is known for its work against hate groups, including the KKK.
- There are no credible reports or evidence of SPLC funding the KKK.
- SPLC has taken legal action against the KKK in the past.
Explanation
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a non-profit organization that focuses on fighting hate and bigotry. It is well-known for its efforts to monitor and expose extremist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). There is no credible evidence or reports suggesting that SPLC has ever funded the KKK. In fact, the SPLC has taken legal action against the KKK in various instances, further indicating their opposition to the group's activities.
Sources
- Southern Poverty Law Center - What We Do Provides information on SPLC’s mission and work against hate groups.
- SPLC Sues KKK Over Misleading Advertising An example of SPLC taking legal action against the KKK.