A Montgomery-based civil rights group recently targeted by FBI Director Kash Patel said it will stand firm in its commitment to document hate groups.

“The Southern Poverty Law Center has worked for more than 50 years to shine a light on the threat of hate, extremism and white supremacy,” a spokeswoman said in a statement to AL.com.

“For decades, we have shared data and analysis with the public to protect civil rights and hold extremists accountable. We remain committed to exposing hate and extremism as we work to equip communities with knowledge and defend the rights and safety of marginalized people.”

Patel said Oct. 3 that he would cut ties with the organization, claiming the group had turned into a “partisan smear machine.”

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