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Weaponized by Dangerous Forces – NAACP Warns of DOJ Targets Southern Poverty Law Center
Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s unprecedented indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson issued a stark warning about the administration’s escalating efforts to criminalize civil rights advocacy and attack organizations that protect people from hate, violence, and discrimination.
“Trump’s DOJ has been weaponized by dangerous forces. Every organization and individual engaged in social justice should be alarmed. What we are seeing in real time is an administration seeking to leverage its position to target individuals and organizations that do not agree with its political thought. The NAACP is a part of that community, but our work will remain the same — advocating to ensure equal protection for all Americans is achievable. That won’t change for us.”
SPLC is the latest target in the DOJ’s coordinated attack on the civil rights movement and democracy itself, following actions such as Executive Orders calling for an end to DEIA programs and the dismissal of significant litigation and pending settlement agreements by the Civil Rights Division. This is the same administration that has pardoned January 6 insurrectionists — including individuals tied to white supremacist and paramilitary groups — while calling longstanding civil rights laws “discrimination” and portraying civil rights work itself as criminal.
Nonprofits, NGOs, unions, faith-based groups, etc., strengthen our democracy because they influence and often implement public policy and provide essential services in support of and sometimes in lieu of government action. The NAACP stands in solidarity with SPLC and all organizations facing retaliation for their civil rights work and their efforts to keep all communities safe.
We urge all advocates to speak out across every channel, and we encourage all voters to make their voices heard at the November midterm elections. Learn more about how NAACP is advancing civil rights at naacp.org.
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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello Freedom Fighters,
And a fond welcome to all of you our Members and Supporters. I am also pleased to express my deep appreciation for your unwavering support of the NAACP’s mission to fight for civil rights, equality, and justice. Your dedication and commitment make a significant impact on our collective efforts to create a more just and equitable society.
Together, we have achieved many milestones, but there is still much work to be done. Your continued support fuels our determination to confront systemic racism, advocate for equal opportunities, and build a brighter future for all. Let us stand united, knowing that change is possible when we work together.
Thank you for being a vital part of the NAACP family. Your support is the driving force behind our progress, and together we will strive for a world where equality and justice prevail.
Your Faithful Servant,
Kran Riley
Orange County NAACP Branch President
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Founded on Feb. 12, 1909, the NAACP is the foremost, largest and most widely recognized civil rights organization in the nation. Its more than half a million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world are premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and leading grassroots campaigns for equal opportunity.
The Orange County Branch was chartered in 1929, and continues to be a voice for the citizens of Orange County.
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