Southern Poverty Law Center

About Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is an American nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation. Founded in 1971, the SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. They monitor hate groups and extremists, provide legal representation to victims of discrimination, and conduct educational programs to foster tolerance and understanding. The SPLC's work focuses on issues such as racial justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrant justice, and criminal justice reform. They aim to create a more just and equitable society through legal action, advocacy, and education.