Despite CDC recommendations to the contrary, hate group intends to hold rally

Haters gotta hate right?

SPLC:

Michael Hill has no intention of letting a global pandemic cancel plans for the League of the Souths annual conference.

The 68-year-old Hill, president of the League, posted the following to the groups website March 18.

At present, we are doing more than simply monitoring the situation. We are actively making plans and raising funds to help our members who are in financial straits, and we are moving ahead with our plans for upcoming events, including our 2020 national conference in late June.

Hills decision goes against the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) recommendations against gatherings of more than 10 people. Older adults in particular are likely at higher risk for the disease, the CDC notes. The average age of the Leagues state chairmen and national staff is roughly 57.