FBI cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League after conservative complaints

In a pivotal move, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency will no longer work with two civil rights organizations—both recognized for monitoring domestic extremism and bias. This change follows complaints by some conservative groups and prominent allies and raises questions about future strategies for tracking hate-related activities.

FBI cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League after conservative complaints