Defend the SPLC and our civil rights

For over 55 years, our partners at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) have confronted the ugliest parts of our country and its history head-on: exposing the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis, and other violent extremists who threaten our multiracial democracy.

Now, the Trump Administration is painting a target on their back with sham criminal charges.  

This is a moment for the majority of Americans – who reject MAGA’s hateful agenda and are proud of our struggle for justice – to speak out.  

The truth is, Donald Trump and Stephen Miller want to unleash the full force of government on any American who doesn’t agree with them. That’s why Common Cause raised the alarm last October about their “NSPM-7” directive – their promise to criminalize anyone who defends our civil rights, exposes hate, or challenges their power.

Now, they’re following through on that threat. They want to make an example of the SPLC and scare anyone who stands on the side of justice and civil rights.  

And if they get away with it, they’re not going to stop there. As James Baldwin once said, “For, if they take you in the morning, they will be coming for us that night.” Even if you're not the current target, it’s only a matter of time until you’re next.

That’s why we won’t be intimidated into silence. Common Cause is demanding the DOJ drop this baseless case against the SPLC, urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to conduct strong oversight, and calling on members of Congress to do everything in their power to hold this administration accountable for this attack.

Add your name to our petition today to help shut down Trump's attacks on the civil rights movement and create a wave of public outcry that those in power can’t ignore.