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…
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Southern Poverty Law Center labels DOJ indictment vindictive prosecution in dismissal bid
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