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"We Have Rights" is an empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with ICE. Short informational videos are available in 8 languages.

Watch them all here: www.wehaverights.us
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Remember: You have the right to talk about and publicize truthful information you obtain lawfully, including about what law enforcement officers are doing and where they are doing it. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | Talking to People About Their Rights | ACLU
You can advocate for changes to laws without fear, as long as you’re not directly inciting or aiding and abetting illegal activity. Understanding these protections can help you navigate conversations ...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
South Carolinians keep showing up to oppose extreme anti-abortion bills like S. 323. We were proud to join our neighbors and raise our voices on the State House lawn this week. The struggle for reproductive freedom is far from over, but we're encouraged by the good people we meet along the way.
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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The First Amendment protects the right to freedom of expression even when government officials find it disrespectful or offensive.

The government can't tell people what to believe, what to say, or how to say it.
The Charlie Kirk purge: How 600 Americans were punished in a pro-Trump crackdown
Two months after Charlie Kirk's assassination, a government-backed campaign has led to firings, suspensions, investigations and other action against more than 600 people. Republican officials have endorsed the punishments, saying that those who glorify violence should be removed from positions of trust.
www.reuters.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Columbia friends: Interested in joining a Rapid Response Team to verify ICE and other federal immigration activity in our area? We are hosting a virtual interest meeting tonight (Wednesday Nov. 19) at 6 pm. There will be other opportunities to get involved if you can't make it tonight.
November 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The total abortion ban bill is dead. The struggle for our reproductive freedom continues.

Senate Bill 323, which equated abortion with homicide, was rejected by a Senate subcommittee on Nov. 18 after thousands of South Carolinians spoke out against its dangerous and unconstitutional provisions.
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
From the White House to the State House, politicians have tried to fire, suspend, and intimidate people for expressing opinions about Charlie Kirk. We're proud to represent a climate scientist fighting to protect his free speech rights and resume his work at Clemson.
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Have you heard about the total abortion ban? South Carolina Senate Bill 323 would ban abortion with almost no exceptions. This bill is unconstitutional and deadly.
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Have you heard about the total abortion ban? South Carolina Senate Bill 323 would ban abortion with almost no exceptions. The Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee will consider it on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2 pm. Details on our blog and in this thread. www.aclusc.org/news/we-can-...
We can stop the total abortion ban - ACLU of South Carolina
Politicians are attacking our reproductive rights. Help us stop S. 323 before it becomes law.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Border Patrol agents have arrived in Charlotte. We'll share a few resources in this thread for those looking to document and protest this agency's reckless deployment in our neighbors' streets. 🧵 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
‘It should not happen’: Worker describes Border Patrol arrest at Lowe’s in Matthews
One man said federal police broke his pickup window and stole his keys. Another said they aimed rifles at him.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We can stop the total abortion ban before it becomes law. Learn more and find ways to take action here: www.aclusc.org/news/we-can-...
We can stop the total abortion ban - ACLU of South Carolina
Politicians are attacking our reproductive rights. Help us stop S. 323 before it becomes law.
www.aclusc.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🔊 Listen now: A total abortion ban is advancing in the South Carolina legislature. This bill would harm us all — but we still have a chance to stop it.

Episode 17 of WHILE I BREATHE is out now on all podcast platforms. www.aclusc.org/podcast/epis...
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 AM
While our lawmakers consider a total abortion ban on Tuesday, Nov. 18, supporters of reproductive justice will gather on the State House lawn. Join us?
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
When Dylan spoke out against a proposed book banning regulation, Superintendent Ellen Weaver told him he was “misled.” He was not misled.
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Testigos en Charleston, North Charleston y Ladson han informado de un aumento en la aplicación de la ley de inmigración en carreteras y autopistas esta semana. Estamos trabajando para confirmar los informes de una actividad más extensa del ICE en otras partes del estado.

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November 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Eyewitnesses in Charleston, North Charleston, and Ladson have reported an increase in federal immigration enforcement along roads and highways this week. We are working to confirm reports of more widespread ICE activity elsewhere in the state. We’re here to remind you of your rights.

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November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We recently made some updates to our website. Check it out at www.aclusc.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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In the fourth video of the Legislative Process series from the @protruthsc.bsky.social, Courtney Thomas, Advocacy Director for the @aclusc.bsky.social, discusses the basics of state budget and what a budget proviso is.

Please leave your questions in the chat for the team!

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October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We're proud to sign this letter calling on our neighbors and community members to join us: to celebrate, to volunteer, to donate, to safeguard LGBTQ+ youth. Together, we can make sure every child feels loved, supported, and free to be themselves.
October 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
As ICE goes rogue and violates our civil liberties, South Carolinians are demanding that their local law enforcement agencies stop signing new ICE collaboration agreements under the 287(g) program. Hear more on Episode 16 of WHILE I BREATHE, available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today we are celebrating the life and career of the late Harry G. Wilkinson, a former ACLU of South Carolina board member whose family's gift in his memory will launch a paid internship program for law students aspiring to practice civil rights law in South Carolina.

www.aclusc.org/en/news/reme...
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Today we're at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., delivering arguments in our long-running case challenging inhumane conditions in the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Audio livestream begins at 9:30 a.m. Tune in here: www.youtube.com/live/L7dARwS...
October 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Have YOU written to your lawmakers to oppose the extreme abortion ban bill S. 323? There is still time. Write to the members of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee before they meet on Nov. 18.

We have a starter message and a form to connect you with the senators: aclusc.org/s323
October 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
For the second half of our two-part podcast series on the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda in our state, we’re headed to the Lowcountry to hear how locals are pushing back. Search for "WHILE I BREATHE" in your podcast app or listen here: www.aclusc.org/en/publicati...
Episode 16: ICE Invades South Carolina (Part 2)
Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodcast AddictOther Podcast AppsAs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) goes rogue and violates our civil liberties, South Carolinians are demanding that their local
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October 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“I see it as a good, as a moral and social good, if Clemson was turned around to actually reflect conservative values, in every department,” said Rep. Jordan Pace, a Goose Creek Republican who leads the hardline S.C. Freedom Caucus. www.postandcourier.com/education-la...
Professors at SC colleges see threats to academic freedom stacking up after Charlie Kirk firings
Some want to impose restrictions on what ideas can be taught at South Carolina’s universities. Professors see it as a threat after Charlie Kirk firings.
www.postandcourier.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM