In 2024, the number of white nationalist, hate, and anti-government groups in the U.S. declined slightly, with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) reporting 1,371 such groups, a 5% decrease. This decline is attributed not to reduced influence, but to the normalization of extremist beliefs within mainstream politics and society. The SPLC highlighted the infiltration of these views through opposition to diversity initiatives, book bans, and protests against LGBTQ events.
While 533 active hate groups were documented, encompassing anti-LGBTQ+, anti-immigrant, antisemitic, and anti-Muslim ideologies, this figure is down from a peak of 1,021 in 2018. The report noted an increase in anti-government groups, totaling 838, composed of militias and sovereign citizens who view federal authority as oppressive. A troubling rise in male supremacist groups was also noted, increasing to 16 total, often citing misogynistic beliefs.
The report emphasizes the disruptive potential of far-right groups attempting to undermine democracy through disinformation and threats, amid a broader narrative that white Christian culture faces a “demographic crisis.” The SPLC also highlighted instances of hate crimes, notably focusing on Aki Maehara, a Japanese American professor who was injured in a hit-and-run he attributes to racial hostility. Maehara expressed a commitment to support other victims of racial violence through funds raised from his GoFundMe campaign.
SPLC, a liberal advocacy group, provides education and legal assistance to combat hate but faces criticism from some conservatives regarding its designations. The report underscores ongoing challenges in addressing rising extremist ideologies and the societal impacts of hate crimes.
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