Morris Dees

Morris Dees is an American attorney and civil rights activist known for his work fighting racial discrimination and hate groups. He co-founded the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an organization dedicated to tracking and challenging extremism, hate crimes, and injustice. Through legal advocacy and education, Dees has helped bring attention to issues of racism and promoted tolerance. His efforts have contributed to significant legal victories and increased public awareness about hate groups in the United States.