article_snippet: That's according to an annual Southern Poverty Law Center report that says the number of hate groups in the United States remains on the decline for the second year in a row.
article_snippet: In the "Intelligence Report" released Tuesday, the SPLC says the number of hate groups operating in the U.S. declined 17% between 2013 and 2014.
article_snippet: the number of hate groups operating in the U.S. are now at the number of hate groups operating in the U.S. lowest levels since 2005, the watchdog organization said.
article_snippet: California and Florida have the largest number of hate groups, with more than 50 each.
article_snippet: Alaska and Hawaii are the only states with no hate groups, according to the SPLC.
article_snippet: The overall number of hate groups peaked in 2011 and has been on the decline since.
highlights_snippet: The number of hate groups across the U.S. dropped 17% from 2013 to 2014, the report says .
  