
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, in the United States. The SPLC was founded in 1971 with the goal of fighting hate, intolerance, and discrimination through education and litigation.
The organization is known for its work monitoring and exposing hate groups, such as white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and anti-government militias, and advocating for social justice issues, such as immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and voting rights.
In addition to its legal advocacy work, the SPLC also conducts research and publishes reports on hate crimes, extremist activity, and other forms of discrimination. The organization is funded through donations from individuals and organizations, and it has been recognized for its work by numerous human rights groups and media outlets.