Amid internal turmoil, the head of the Southern Poverty Law Center resigned from his post Friday. The announcement comes on the heels of misconduct and discrimination allegations against one of the most prominent anti-hate organizations in the country.

Richard Cohen, who announced his resignation via email to center staff, said that he hopes the organization’s staff and supporters continue to work on and support the organizational mission and to not let inconclusive allegations get in the way of executing the mission. He also said that the organization will be conducting an internal review of its standard operating procedures.