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What the Southern Poverty Law Center Is—and What It Was Created to Do The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization founded in 1971 in Montgomery, Alabama, originally focused on civil-rights litigation in the American South. Over time, it became widely known for suing white supremacist groups and tracking extremist organizations through its Intelligence Project. During the 1980s and 1990s, the SPLC gained national recognition for civil laws

State Bar Investigates Attorneys Over AI-Generated Fake Legal Decisions A disciplinary investigation by the California State Bar is drawing national attention after regulators alleged several attorneys submitted court filings that cited AI-generated fake legal decisions, raising serious concerns about professional responsibility, legal competence, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence inside law practice. According to reporting, the filings at issue included refer

A proposed New York State bill known as the Dark Skies Protection Act ( Assembly Bill A4615 )  could dramatically change how outdoor lighting is used across the state—especially in dense urban areas like New York City. Supporters say the legislation would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife, and improve human health . Critics warn it could unintentionally increase crime risks and reduce public safety visibility . If enacted, the law would take effect January 1, 2028 , givin

Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand this week in a closely watched social media addiction trial in Los Angeles, a case that could reshape how tech giants are held accountable for the mental health impacts of their platforms.   The lawsuit, centered on claims that major social media platforms were deliberately engineered to be addictive, has drawn national attention and could influence thousands of similar future lawsuits. What the Trial Is About The civil lawsuit at L