Attacks on the Southern Poverty Law Center: Ranking Member Raskin Opening Statement

Judiciary: House Committee · May 20, 2026

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Opening remarks and welcome

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A committee member opened by thanking the chairman and welcoming witnesses to the hearing, setting the stage for a lengthy statement (speaker: Committee member).

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A House Judiciary Committee member accused the Justice Department of prosecuting the Southern Poverty Law Center and moved to subpoena senior DOJ, Treasury and IRS officials over an alleged $1.8 billion settlement fund; the chair held the motion in abeyance.

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