The 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.
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The 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.
The 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. The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump.
PBS NewsHour reported the story as "Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment." Washington Times reported the story as "Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment."
5 sources have covered this story, including PBS NewsHour, The Seattle Times, Washington Times and The Independent and 1 other outlet. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 1 day ago.
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Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
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