Federal Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center May Lack Evidence of Criminal Wrongdoing
With no federal funding involved, and no cited complaints from donors, it’s unusual for an administration to take this serious step.
By Beth Gazley
The Conversation
Trump Threatens Progressive Foundations, but Proving Wrongdoing Would Be Difficult
Under the Bill of Rights, the U.S. has strong protections in place that shield nonprofits. Still, there are some precedents for attempts to repress them.
By Beth Gazley
The Conversation
Georgia has relied on its state domestic terrorism law and an unusual state-of-emergency declaration to jail the arrested activists and deny them bail for extended periods, though they were released only two days after their arrest. Plus, see this Chronicle article about the surge in gifts to bail funds and the backlash.
By Beth Gazley
The Conversation
What Nonprofit Boards Need to Do to Protect the Public Interest
The people who serve on a nonprofit’s board of directors are legally responsible for its performance, but to help an organization succeed, they should do much more.
By Beth Gazley
The Conversation