The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a non-profit group known for having a far-left agenda, has reportedly laid off more than 60 employees, prompting criticism from within its own union.
The Alabama-based organization, known for identifying “hate groups” and tracking individuals and groups deemed enablers, including Evangelical, Catholic entities, conservative members of Congress, and the late Rush Limbaugh, faced backlash after the layoffs.
The layoffs reportedly targeted high-ranking union members. SPLC’s union was formed in 2019 to combat “inequitable” practices within the organization.
Union member Hannah Gais expressed her discontent on X, saying, “Today, SPLC — my employer — laid off over 60 of our union members, essentially shuttering multiple departments.”
She further criticized the organization for its financial practices, stating, “An organization with this much money has no excuse.”
Andy Ngo, known for tracking radical far-left individuals said of the development: “The SPLC amassed hundreds of millions in donations by spreading hoaxes about a violent surge in hate crimes attributed to Trump. This same organization employs a staffer who was charged with domestic terrorism in Georgia over a violent RICO case.”
The union also released a statement on X, expressing devastation over the cuts they said amount to 25% of staff. They accused SPLC of “hoarding” nearly $1 billion in reserves despite the layoffs.
SPLC’s response to the Alabama Reflector stated the layoffs were part of a strategic realignment, as reported by Fox News.
When the SPLC was first established in 1971, it became well-known for its court battles against racial discrimination and segregation in the South. But over time, right-wing pundits have criticized its growing emphasis on designating Conservative-leaning organizations as hate groups, such as Prager University.
