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Press Release

SPLC Action Fund Urges Congress to Reject Border Deal That Undermines Asylum Process 

February 05, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, the SPLC Action Fund issued a statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s proposed Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, which, as part of supplementary budget negotiations, would...

Florida

We Are Florida Coalition Urges Florida Lawmakers to Pass Welcoming Florida Act

January 10, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The We Are Florida Coalition, formed by the Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) and the SPLC Action Fund, is urging Florida lawmakers to pass the Welcoming Florida Act ( HB 1527 , SB 1598 ), a comprehensive...

Alabama

Press Release

SPLC Action Fund to Host Candidate Forum for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

January 09, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund announced it will hold a candidate forum in the critical election contest for Alabama’s newly formed 2nd congressional district, just two weeks before the primary election. The forum...

Alabama

Voters in New Alabama Congressional District Want Progressive Representation

December 27, 2023

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Voters in the new Alabama congressional district are most concerned about having a representative who will further a progressive agenda prioritizing voting rights, rising costs of living and affordability of...

Federal

Anti-Immigrant Proposals Would Undermine the System — Not Reform It

December 11, 2023

WASHINGTON — In letters to Congress and the Biden administration, SPLC Action Fund urged both to reject harsh anti-immigrant measures proposed as part of the supplemental appropriations negotiations. The proposals now being...

Louisiana

SPLC Action Fund Statement on Caddo Parish Sheriff Election

December 08, 2023

NEW ORLEANS — Despite Henry Whitehorn's victory in the Caddo Parish Sheriff election — and after a recount — a court has ruled to vacate the election results. The SPLC Action Fund condemns this rejection of the will of the voters...

Mississippi

SPLC Action Fund: Results in Mississippi Demonstrate Shifting Political Strength

November 08, 2023

JACKSON, Miss . – The results of the Mississippi governor’s race demonstrate the growing political strength of Black and Brown communities in the state. “While we are disappointed in these results, the gubernatorial campaign and...

Federal

SPLC Action Fund Alarmed About Newly Elected U.S. Speaker of the House’s Hate Group Ties

October 26, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund is concerned that U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), who was elected speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, has a long history of hate group ties, efforts to...

Georgia

SPLC Action Fund Endorses Devon Dabney for City Council

October 24, 2023

ATLANTA – The SPLC Action Fund today endorsed Devon Dabney for Post 2 on the Johns Creek City Council. Dabney, founding member and Vice Chair of City of Johns Creek Arts, Culture & Entertainment (A.C.E.) Committee, is...