Overview

• Patel accused the SPLC of operating as a partisan smear operation and said its ‘hate map’ has defamed mainstream groups and inspired violence, declaring all ties ended.
• The ADL removed its online ‘Glossary of Extremism,’ saying some entries were outdated and were being intentionally misrepresented and misused.
• The SPLC said it will keep its resources online and reaffirmed its mission to document hate and equip communities to protect marginalized people.
• Republican lawmakers praised the FBI’s move and urged further actions, including an IRS review of the SPLC’s tax‑exempt status.
• Scholars told Axios the splits signal a federal shift away from prioritizing right‑wing domestic extremism, noting past FBI use of SPLC materials such as the 2023 Richmond memo drew congressional scrutiny.