The US Justice Department has reportedly issued subpoenas and a search warrant as part of a probe into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and other black-led organizations. The investigation, which began after reports of misuse of funds, has included scrutiny of high-profile figures like Patrisse Cullors and Sir Maejor Page, who faced legal consequences for their roles in the group. The BLM foundation has denied being a target of the investigation and emphasized its commitment to transparency and accountability.
The BLM movement rose to prominence in 2020 amid nationwide protests and riots following the killing of Minneapolis resident George Floyd by police. Activists associated with the group have called for "racial justice" and pushed to "defund" police departments.
According to AP, investigators have issued subpoenas and at least one search warrant as part of a probe into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and "other black-led organizations."
The foundation told AP that it was "not a target of any federal criminal investigation" and remained "committed to full transparency, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of resources dedicated to building a better future for black communities."
In October of 2024, Sir Maejor Page, head of the nonprofit Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta, was sentenced to 42 months in prison for misusing funds to pay for a home, hotel stays, and clothing.
In September of 2025, BLM activist Monica Cannon-Grant pleaded guilty to defrauding donors of her Violence in Boston (VIB) charity and misusing funds from government relief programs.