Nation & World NewsThe Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leadersActing Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks as FBI Director Kash Patel listens during a news conference at the Justice Department, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)By MATT BROWN – Associated PressUpdated 33 minutes ago*]:pointer-events-none [&.is-paywalled>*]:blur-[7px] story-paygate_placeholder" data-start="0" data-end="2" data-size="2" data-feature="inline-link" readability="38.976439790576">WASHINGTON (AP) — The criminal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center this week was met with much outrage but little surprise from civil rights leaders, who have for more than a year prepared for heightened legal scrutiny from the Trump administration,...