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DOJ Probes BLM Foundation’s Handling of $90 Million in 2020 Donations

The inquiry currently extends to other Black-led groups with no charges filed.

Overview

  • Investigators in Los Angeles have issued subpoenas and executed at least one search warrant in recent weeks.
  • The inquiry covers the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and other Black-led organizations that gained prominence during the 2020 protests.
  • People familiar with the matter say the probe began during the Biden administration and has drawn renewed attention under the Trump administration.
  • The foundation says it is not a federal criminal target, and the Justice Department has declined to comment while no charges have been announced.
  • Scrutiny has focused on spending and transparency, including a $6 million Los Angeles property, with filings showing about $28 million in assets as of June 2024.