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\ i aim. 4 a ‘ { ‘_ Inspector Gn = ll October 4, 1965 lew Orleans Division bic Directer, FBI . ,° i - Hr. Sullivan O l = Mr. Rose UNITED STATES RS eel 1 = Mr, KNIGHTS OF THE KG KLAR i - Sal Reference is made to to your memorandum dated 8/13/65 ve and Bureau letter dated 9/27/65, relat to «njuncti proceedings against the Zlan ooh ainil ying rganiza Azp-you are avare, current Bureau regulations for, iatelligence-type investigations of Klan and hate group ‘organizations and their leaders tee cement the general field gweu Bentiascued. au example we wien eae rie requires that information be developed co concerning the ie charters er incerporation papers ef such organizations although actual copies need not be ebtained, It fa felt that obtaining exemplified copies of these papers at the Present tine would be ef doubtiul yaiue since there is always the possibility ef challenge by defense atterneys and to avoid any successful challenge these papers should be obtained at a time more closely related to the legal proceedings in whieh they are to be introduced, _ 2 Enjunctive proceedings by their very nature are not as clear eut as to evidence needed to establish the 73 faets as in the trials ef ether violations within the _ [Bureaus Jeriadiction. In such proceedings. it is to be Ve ted that the Bepartuent will examine ail pertinent .' Suateial and will pinpoint that pertion needed for evidence, Mhergnugh investigation by the field in Klan and hate group ‘Snveptigations can alleviate some last minute problens but aineS the Besartment drave frem 2 variety ef reperts and i ay wd jetterhead meneranda gubaitted ia many cases, it dees not _ appear that all preblens could be anticipated er elininated, - The Bureau has continually emphasized the need for comprehensive, aggressive investigation. as ian all Pureau investigations, © the Tolson field ie required te eueck eet as suki GS possible, iutormation Toten 2 ¢ gd ned @n a cenfidential basis and te tely | preserve Delco ata whi apy (he: gf: qvicentiary. value at cs y ont, 2 G Casper —_____ a : __ / Callahan Conred aa % - Birninghen _ Fet_——2 = Jackson” 'h Gale —___.___ Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Row ‘nds — SPY Rab sag TELETY#€ unit LI ~ BEC. ~ fF fire MAILED Z AY) ‘ fl" "4 or vo ge do; 3 7@55 ‘ NOTE PAGE THO. COn«-FBE