What to Know About the Charges Against Southern Poverty Law CenterLikeSaveCommentDonateSubscribeWhat to Know About the Charges Against Southern Poverty Law CenterNews ClipsMay-04-2026A federal indictment alleges that the Southern Poverty Law Center improperly used millions in donor funds to pay informants in extremist groups. The group denies the allegations.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.