Watch moment civil rights leader asked if Charlie Kirk was ‘dangerous extremist’
Maya Wiley, the President and CEO of The Leadership Conference On Civil and Human Rights, testified in defense of the Southern Poverty Law Center. During her testimony, she accused the Trump administration of targeting civil rights organizations. The discussion included whether Charlie Kirk should be labeled a 'dangerous extremist.'
- ▪Maya Wiley defended the Southern Poverty Law Center in congressional testimony.
- ▪She accused the Trump administration of targeting civil rights groups.
- ▪The testimony raised questions about labeling Charlie Kirk as a 'dangerous extremist.'
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Recommended Next Previous Watch moment civil rights leader asked if Charlie Kirk was ‘dangerous extremist’ May 26, 2026 | 2:17pm In congressional testimony defending the Southern Poverty Law Center against criminal charges, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference On Civil and Human Rights, Maya Wiley accused the Trump administration of targeting civil rights groups. More Share this on: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
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