Paxton Investigation Southern Poverty Law Center in Texas

Paxton investigation Southern Poverty Law Center in Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday opened an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) over its alleged funding of extremist groups it claimed to oppose. Last month, a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Ala., indicted the SPLC on six counts of wire fraud, four counts of bank fraud and one count…

Texas investigates Southern Poverty Law Center over alleged KKK funding and donor fraud

Texas has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center following federal fraud charges alleging the nonprofit misled donors and funneled millions to the KKK and other extremist groups.

Texas investigating SPLC for allegedly funding KKK, extremist groups it opposed

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center.

AG Paxton Investigates Southern Poverty Law Center Over Alleged Funding of Extremist Groups

The group allegedly misled donors while funneling millions to groups it publicly condemns. The post AG Paxton Investigates Southern Poverty Law Center Over Alleged Funding of Extremist Groups appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Paxton Serves Civil Demand On Southern Poverty Law Center: Did They Trick Donors While Aiding Violent Extremists?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) over allegations that the nonprofit funneled money to violent extremist groups it publicly claimed to oppose. The attorney general’s office is examining whether the SPLC engaged in deceptive donor solicitations and other potential violations of Texas law, according to a press release issued by the office on Monday. A Civil Investigative De…

Texas launches investigation into Southern Poverty Law Center after federal fraud charges over donor funds

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a state investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center on Monday, April 21, 2026, following federal fraud charges against the Alabama-based nonprofit. Officials said the probe focuses on whether the SPLC misled donors about how contributions were used, amid allegations that more than $3 million in funds were diverted to individuals linked to extremist groups. The federal charges, announced Tuesday …