SPLC Lies And Deceit Must Not Be Forgotten
- SPLC charged with bank fraud and creating fake entities to deceive donors.
- Supreme Court decision in Louisiana redistricting case divides justices, with Justice Jackson's dissent drawing criticism.
- Megan Kelly's change in tone on Islam likely driven by desire for audience engagement.
SPLC Lies And Deceit Must Not Be Forgotten
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s recent indictment on charges of defrauding donors has sent shockwaves through the non-profit world. But what does this mean for the future of the organization, and what can we learn from this scandal? Tony Katz is joined by William Jacobson, a Cornell Law professor and the mind behind Legal Insurrection, to break down the details of the case and its implications.
As Tony explains, “The story of the Southern Poverty Law Center, the lies told and the deceit cannot be allowed to fall off the front pages no matter what the left wants.” The SPLC has been accused of presenting itself as a champion of fighting white supremacist groups, when in reality, it allegedly funded some of these groups. This has led to a significant blow to the organization, with Fidelity Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and Schwab Charitable announcing that they will no longer advance funds to the SPLC.
William Jacobson shares his expertise on the case, explaining that the SPLC has been indicted on charges of defrauding donors, including allegations of bank fraud and creating fake entities to deceive banks. He notes that the SPLC’s fundraising numbers skyrocketed after the Charlottesville rally, which the organization was accused of helping to instigate. “They fundraised off the rally they helped create and didn’t tell people,” Jacobson says. “That’s a fraud. That’s a fraud in my view.”
The conversation also touches on the recent Supreme Court decision in the Louisiana redistricting case, Calais v. Louisiana. Justice Katanji Brown Jackson’s dissent was notable for its scathing tone, with Justice Samuel Alito and others responding with a statement defending their decision. Jacobson notes that this is not the first time Jackson has been at odds with her colleagues, and that her behavior is becoming increasingly divisive. “She’s a problem, and the other justices are finally beginning to speak up about it,” he says.
In a separate segment, Tony and William discuss the recent controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson and Megan Kelly. Tony shares a side-by-side video comparison of Kelly’s statements on Islam, highlighting her shift from a more nuanced view to a more extreme one. William Jacobson weighs in on the topic, noting that Kelly’s change in tone is likely driven by her desire for clicks and audience engagement. “She’s chasing the audiences who hate America and who want to see us taken over by the very ideology she abhorred six months ago,” he says.
Throughout the discussion, Tony and William engage in a lively discussion on the implications of these events and what they mean for the future of the non-profit world and American society. If you’re interested in understanding the details of the SPLC’s indictment, the Supreme Court’s decision in Calais v. Louisiana, and the controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson and Megan Kelly, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Tony and William’s insightful analysis and discussion.
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