SPLC Lays Off Over 80 Staff Members, Shuts Down Departments on June 12, 2024

Jun 13, 2024, 01:16 AM

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has laid off over 60 union members on June 12, 2024, effectively shutting down multiple departments. The layoffs are part of a broader reduction that saw the organization let go more than 80 staff members, including those in its immigrant justice and Teaching for Justice programs. The SPLC, which has amassed hundreds of millions of dollars in donations, has faced criticism and scandals in recent years. The layoffs have sparked significant reactions, with some viewing it as a detrimental move to the organization's mission.