Southern Poverty Law Center argues DOJ case is vindictive prosecution, asks judge to toss indictment
The Southern Poverty Law Center told a federal judge Tuesday that the Justice Department's criminal case against the organization has been tainted by political animosity on the part of President Trump and other top Republicans, and must be thrown out.
TL;DR
- The Southern Poverty Law Center is arguing that the Justice Department's criminal case against them is politically motivated.
- They allege that President Trump and other top Republicans have shown animosity towards the organization.
- The SPLC is asking a federal judge to throw out the case, claiming it has been tainted by this political interference.