The US Department of Justice has made allegations against a former official of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Details of the allegations include claims that multiple laws were broken. The Trump Administration has a critical view of the Southern Poverty Law Center, describing it as a left-leaning group.

According to the administration, the group has consistently abused its power. Further information on the allegations and the administration's characterization of the Southern Poverty Law Center can be found through KTXS, Abilene's local news source.