The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) asks a federal judge to dismiss a criminal case brought by the Justice Department, arguing the prosecution is vindictive and politically motivated. In filings made Tuesday, SPLC says the indictment is the product of political animosity from President Donald Trump and other top Republicans, and therefore must be thrown out. Multiple outlets report that SPLC describes the case as part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against the president’s perceived political enemies rather than a neutral enforcement action. The organization characterizes the charges as selectively and vindictively pursued, pointing to remarks attributed to Trump as part of its argument. The request is framed as a motion to dismiss the indictment, with SPLC arguing the legal process has been tainted by retaliatory intent. The articles summarize SPLC’s position; they do not describe the government’s response or evidence presented in court. The judge’s decision on the dismissal request is not reported in the provided coverage.
SPLC asks judge to dismiss DOJ indictment as vindictive prosecution
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) asks a federal judge to dismiss a criminal case brought by the Justice Department, arguing the prosecution is vindictive and politically motivated. In filings ma...
- The Southern Poverty Law Center asks a federal judge to dismiss a Justice Department criminal indictment.
- SPLC argues the prosecution is “vindictive,” “selective,” and politically motivated.
- SPLC contends the case fits into a “top-down” campaign of retribution tied to President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies.
- The group cites remarks attributed to Trump as part of its argument about motivation.
- The provided reports focus on SPLC’s dismissal bid and do not include the Justice Department’s response.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is asking a judge to toss a case the Trump administration launched against the civil rights group, arguing it has been selectively and vindictively prosecuted. The Tuesday filing calls the charges against the group the “latest manifestation of a top-down, retributive campaign,” listing a number of comments from President Trump...
3 months agoThe Southern Poverty Law Center told a federal judge Tuesday that the Justice Department's criminal case against the organization has been tainted by political animosity on the part of President Trump and other top Republicans, and must be thrown out.
3 months agoThe Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a "top-down" campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump's perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed.
3 months agoThe Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed
3 months agoA Justice Department indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center is part of a "top-down" campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump's perceived political enemies and constitutes a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed, lawyers for the nonprofit argued Tuesday in urging a judge to toss the case out.
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