Southern Poverty Law Center

"In the face of any administration, our work remains essential. We know that preserving our democracy and advancing racial justice means taking action at every level – from grassroots organizing to the highest courts." — Margaret Huang, SPLC president and CEO In 2025, we will launch our Together We Fight campaign to champion human rights for all and stop hate and racial injustice. JOIN US! https://lnkd.in/eccYs83H

Today is a national day of mourning to honor President Jimmy Carter. Carter dedicated most of his life to service, compassion, and uplifting those in need. Today, we pause and reflect on his legacy and his mission to spread democracy and inspire hope for a multiracial, inclusive future. We join with people across the nation in mourning the loss of this lifelong public servant and champion for human rights. https://lnkd.in/gJrhRNFi

As the 39th president of the U.S., Jimmy Carter was the first to make human rights a centerpiece of his foreign policy and, here at home, to prioritize diverse representation in our federal courts. Jimmy Carter's legacy is one cemented by his unparalleled force for peace and justice ❤️. Our hearts are with the Carter family and others across the world who are mourning: https://lnkd.in/gXJufrVQ?

The Southern Poverty Law Center joins the world in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a proud Southerner and a tireless advocate for justice, equality, and human rights. Over his extraordinary 100 years, Carter dedicated most of his life to service, compassion, and uplifting those in need. His unwavering commitment to justice resonates deeply with our mission and inspires the fight for a more equitable society. Through his leadership, work with The Carter Center, and Habitat for Humanity International, Carter touched countless lives, demonstrating the power of empathy and the importance of standing against injustice. We honor his remarkable legacy and send our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family and all who were impacted by his extraordinary life. Rest in power, President Carter.

Today, the Biden administration announced that it has commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 people on federal death row. “The death penalty is rooted in a deep history of racialized violence, and we applaud the Biden administration for commuting the sentences of almost all of the people on federal death row," said Margaret Huang, president and CEO of the SPLC. https://lnkd.in/gG8CVXCx

During his second term, there are concerns that President Trump will compromise the U.S. Department of Justice's traditional independence and weaponize it to do his bidding. Read more about the history and significance of the U.S. Department of Justice in the latest from #Hopewatch: https://lnkd.in/gtycvnrg

Delvin Davis, senior policy analyst at SPLC and author of the #Georgia #OnlyYoungOnce report, says incarcerating a child comes with a big price tag. “Once the kid is incarcerated, it’s not just the kid that’s impacted, but it’s the parents, it’s the siblings, it’s everybody in that kid’s community as well,” Davis said. https://lnkd.in/gTbN7rWc

While President-elect Trump's plans for the U.S. Department of Transportation are not yet clear, experts say the second Trump presidency could mean federal support for public transportation, railway, and electric vehicles is in jeopardy. Learn more in the latest from #Hopewatch: https://lnkd.in/gXYe3D2q

The SPLC and Florida Health Justice Project filed a lawsuit that claims that the Florida Department of Children and Families failed to follow Florida law requiring that it collect and publish specific data about the use of involuntary psychiatric examination under the Florida Mental Health Act, a.k.a. the Baker Act. https://lnkd.in/gmsdPuSw

During his first administration, President Trump prioritized deregulation, reducing environmental oversight and rolling back policies on climate change. If Trump follows through on second-term plans to continue overturning climate and agriculture regulations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture could face many issues. Learn more about the USDA in the latest from #Hopewatch: https://lnkd.in/gP_eGwrn