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  • loaded language: 'vindictive prosecution'
  • loaded language: 'selectively and vindictively prosecuted'
  • loaded language: 'top-down, retributive campaign'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Southern Poverty Law Center requests dismissal of DOJ indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center has requested the dismissal of a case brought against it by the Trump administration, alleging that the prosecution is selective and vindictive. The SPLC's filing includes references to statements made by President Trump as part of its argument.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center has requested the dismissal of a case brought against it by the Trump administration, alleging that the prosecution is selective and vindictive. The SPLC's filing includes references to statements made by President Trump as part of its argument.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 62/100
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Inflammatory language 64/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'vindictive prosecution'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'selectively and vindictively prosecuted'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'top-down, retributive campaign'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Original Headline

Southern Poverty Law Center labels DOJ indictment vindictive prosecution in dismissal bid

Neutral Headline

Southern Poverty Law Center requests dismissal of DOJ indictment