Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs
A watchdog has raised concerns over a $3.85 million grant linked to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that integrates its curriculum into middle school programs. The House Judiciary Committee is investigating the SPLC for alleged misconduct and misuse of funds. Critics argue that the SPLC's materials promote controversial views and have been funded by taxpayer dollars.
- ▪The SPLC-linked grant includes a $2.5 million project at the University of Michigan integrating its curriculum into middle school classrooms.
- ▪OpenTheBooks reported that over $1.35 million in taxpayer dollars has been paid directly to the SPLC since 2016.
- ▪The SPLC's curriculum has been criticized for equating various organizations with hate groups.
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Curriculum Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs GOP scrutiny of the grant comes after the Justice Department indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center last month By Alec Schemmel Fox News Published May 22, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video House Judiciary Committee probes SPLC for alleged misconduct and funneling money to extremist groups House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan discusses the probe into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for alleged misconduct and defrauding donors by funneling over $3M to informants tied to extremist groups.
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