In 1989 , the Center unveiled its Civil Rights Memorial , which was designed by Maya Lin .
In 1986 , the entire legal staff of the SPLC , excluding Dees , resigned as the organization shifted from traditional civil rights work toward fighting right - wing extremism .
In 1989 , the SPLC unveiled SPLC 's Civil Rights Memorial , which was designed by Maya Lin .
In 1986 , the entire legal staff of the SPLC , excluding Dees , resigned as the organization shifted from traditional civil rights work toward fighting right - wing extremism .