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Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 26, 2026 - ACLU of South Carolina
Our lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth
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This coming week in the South Carolina Statehouse, lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth.
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
We the people have the power. Join us January 26, for a virtual training on how to exercise your right to document ICE abuses in your community.
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:04 PM
We the people have the power. Join us January 26, for a virtual training on how to exercise your right to document ICE abuses in your community.
RSVP at the link in our bio. When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
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RSVP at the link in our bio. When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
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South Carolina lawmakers are hard at work dismantling our freedom. Every week in the Statehouse Dispatch, we preview what they're about to do and offer ways to push back. Here's the latest:
This coming week in the South Carolina Statehouse, lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth.
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 26, 2026 - ACLU of South Carolina
Our lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth
www.aclusc.org
January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
South Carolina lawmakers are hard at work dismantling our freedom. Every week in the Statehouse Dispatch, we preview what they're about to do and offer ways to push back. Here's the latest:
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ICE and CBP agents are out of control and put everyone in danger.
We're calling for ICE agents to withdraw from Minneapolis, and for Congress to rein in ICE’s abuses in our communities.
We're calling for ICE agents to withdraw from Minneapolis, and for Congress to rein in ICE’s abuses in our communities.
January 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
ICE and CBP agents are out of control and put everyone in danger.
We're calling for ICE agents to withdraw from Minneapolis, and for Congress to rein in ICE’s abuses in our communities.
We're calling for ICE agents to withdraw from Minneapolis, and for Congress to rein in ICE’s abuses in our communities.
This coming week in the South Carolina Statehouse, lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth.
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 26, 2026 - ACLU of South Carolina
Our lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth
www.aclusc.org
January 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM
This coming week in the South Carolina Statehouse, lawmakers want to dismantle the wall between church and state, take away our reproductive rights, and make life harder for trans youth.
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Get ready with us. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
CALL TO ACTION: Bill H. 4762 is moving fast through the Statehouse and would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a direct violation of the First Amendment. Tell your lawmakers: no religious indoctrination in our schools. Use our form: aclusc.org/10commandments
Tell Lawmakers: No Religious Indoctrination in Our Schools
Please take action!
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January 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM
CALL TO ACTION: Bill H. 4762 is moving fast through the Statehouse and would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a direct violation of the First Amendment. Tell your lawmakers: no religious indoctrination in our schools. Use our form: aclusc.org/10commandments
Testifying in the Statehouse can feel intimidating at times, but we are here to help you speak clearly and effectively to lawmakers. Swipe through to learn why we testify and how to prepare your testimony. Ready to take more steps? aclusc.org/volunteer
January 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Testifying in the Statehouse can feel intimidating at times, but we are here to help you speak clearly and effectively to lawmakers. Swipe through to learn why we testify and how to prepare your testimony. Ready to take more steps? aclusc.org/volunteer
South Carolina House Bill 3310, up for debate today at noon, would lock independent voters out of primary elections unless they register with a party.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:34 PM
South Carolina House Bill 3310, up for debate today at noon, would lock independent voters out of primary elections unless they register with a party.
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This morning, lawmakers advanced H. 4756, a bill attacking the rights and dignity of transgender South Carolinians. Jace Woodrum, Executive Director of the ACLU of SC, testified on the dangers of such a bill.
January 20, 2026 at 4:14 PM
This morning, lawmakers advanced H. 4756, a bill attacking the rights and dignity of transgender South Carolinians. Jace Woodrum, Executive Director of the ACLU of SC, testified on the dangers of such a bill.
Busy week in the Statehouse, starting today. Looking for ways to get involved? Sign up to volunteer: aclusc.org/volunteer
Free speech, voting rights, abortion, and trans rights are all on the line. Get ready for next week with the Statehouse Dispatch. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 19, 2026 - ACLU of South Carolina
Free speech, voting rights, abortion, and trans rights are all on the line this week
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January 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Busy week in the Statehouse, starting today. Looking for ways to get involved? Sign up to volunteer: aclusc.org/volunteer
Free speech, voting rights, abortion, and trans rights are all on the line. Get ready for next week with the Statehouse Dispatch. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 19, 2026 - ACLU of South Carolina
Free speech, voting rights, abortion, and trans rights are all on the line this week
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January 16, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Free speech, voting rights, abortion, and trans rights are all on the line. Get ready for next week with the Statehouse Dispatch. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
We were honored to receive the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law Keeper of the Dream Award at an event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We meet South Carolinians every day who are carrying on Dr. King's work for justice. We're committed to staying and doing our part.
January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
We were honored to receive the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law Keeper of the Dream Award at an event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We meet South Carolinians every day who are carrying on Dr. King's work for justice. We're committed to staying and doing our part.
Yesterday, House leaders heard testimony on H. 4756, a bill attacking the rights and dignity of transgender South Carolinians. If this bill passes, it will not only impact trans people but also the cisgender women and girls it claims to protect. Hear what Mikayla Mangle shared in her testimony.
January 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Yesterday, House leaders heard testimony on H. 4756, a bill attacking the rights and dignity of transgender South Carolinians. If this bill passes, it will not only impact trans people but also the cisgender women and girls it claims to protect. Hear what Mikayla Mangle shared in her testimony.
Update: The hearing on H. 3310, forcing party to registration to vote in primaries, has been postponed to Jan. 21 at noon. Agenda here: www.scstatehouse.gov/agendas/126h...
January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Update: The hearing on H. 3310, forcing party to registration to vote in primaries, has been postponed to Jan. 21 at noon. Agenda here: www.scstatehouse.gov/agendas/126h...
The hearing on H. 3537, which would make abortion a crime equivalent to homicide, and H. 4760, which would criminalize the possession and use of the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, is now streaming. Watch here: www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The hearing on H. 3537, which would make abortion a crime equivalent to homicide, and H. 4760, which would criminalize the possession and use of the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, is now streaming. Watch here: www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...
The hearing on bill H. 4756, which would force trans students to use restrooms that do not match their gender, is streaming live. Tune in here: www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...
January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The hearing on bill H. 4756, which would force trans students to use restrooms that do not match their gender, is streaming live. Tune in here: www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...
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Politicians are hoping to not just ban trans kids from playing sports with their friends but also open the door to all sorts of discrimination against transgender and other LGBTQ people.
We'll be at the Supreme Court tomorrow to stop them.
We'll be at the Supreme Court tomorrow to stop them.
How the US supreme court case on trans athletes could unravel LGBTQ+ rights
If bans on trans youth athletes are upheld, more girls could face ‘invasive sex testing’ and trans people could broadly lose civil rights protections
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January 13, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Politicians are hoping to not just ban trans kids from playing sports with their friends but also open the door to all sorts of discrimination against transgender and other LGBTQ people.
We'll be at the Supreme Court tomorrow to stop them.
We'll be at the Supreme Court tomorrow to stop them.
The state legislature returns this week. Get ready with us.
January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
The state legislature returns this week. Get ready with us.
Today marks the return of the Statehouse Dispatch, featuring the major bills and hearings this week that could affect your civil liberties. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
Statehouse Dispatch: Jan. 12, 2026 - ACLU of South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers return to Columbia on Tuesday. Get ready with us.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Today marks the return of the Statehouse Dispatch, featuring the major bills and hearings this week that could affect your civil liberties. www.aclusc.org/news/stateho...
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Reckless federal agents on our streets don't make anyone safer.
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
January 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Reckless federal agents on our streets don't make anyone safer.
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
Did the Justice Department abandon people in the Richland and Charleston County jails? Our legal director responds to the stunning silence of federal officials who launched an investigation into conditions at these jails in 2023. www.aclusc.org/news/did-the...
Did the Justice Department abandon people in South Carolina jails? - ACLU of South Carolina
When the Justice Department announced federal investigations into the Alvin S. Glenn and Sheriff Al Cannon detention centers in 2023, advocates and community leaders thought accountability was finally...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Did the Justice Department abandon people in the Richland and Charleston County jails? Our legal director responds to the stunning silence of federal officials who launched an investigation into conditions at these jails in 2023. www.aclusc.org/news/did-the...
As the abuses and lawlessness of ICE become more obvious by the day, local law enforcement agencies are *still* signing voluntary 287(g) agreements with ICE. We just added 4 more police departments to our map, along with a new searchable list. Check here: aclusc.org/287g
January 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
As the abuses and lawlessness of ICE become more obvious by the day, local law enforcement agencies are *still* signing voluntary 287(g) agreements with ICE. We just added 4 more police departments to our map, along with a new searchable list. Check here: aclusc.org/287g
Clemson University has rescinded its firing of our client, an assistant professor who shared another person's Facebook post via his personal account that was critical of the late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk. www.aclusc.org/press-releas...
Fired Clemson faculty member wins settlement after being fired for a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk - ACLU of South Carolina
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January 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Clemson University has rescinded its firing of our client, an assistant professor who shared another person's Facebook post via his personal account that was critical of the late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk. www.aclusc.org/press-releas...
LAWSUIT FILED: South Carolinians are acting to stop the state from unlawfully deploying National Guard members as police in Washington D.C. Read all about it: www.aclusc.org/press-releas...
South Carolinians Act to Stop State from Unlawfully Deploying National Guard Members as Police in Washington D.C. - ACLU of South Carolina
Governor McMaster’s Partisan Political Move to Militarize U.S. Cities Violates Long-Standing South Carolina Law
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January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
LAWSUIT FILED: South Carolinians are acting to stop the state from unlawfully deploying National Guard members as police in Washington D.C. Read all about it: www.aclusc.org/press-releas...
Public funding of religious schools. A victory for the rights of young voters. A total abortion ban stopped in its tracks.
On a new episode of WHILE I BREATHE, we revisit the highlights and low points of 2025. Listen now on any podcast platform or on our site: www.aclusc.org/podcast/epis...
On a new episode of WHILE I BREATHE, we revisit the highlights and low points of 2025. Listen now on any podcast platform or on our site: www.aclusc.org/podcast/epis...
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Public funding of religious schools. A victory for the rights of young voters. A total abortion ban stopped in its tracks.
On a new episode of WHILE I BREATHE, we revisit the highlights and low points of 2025. Listen now on any podcast platform or on our site: www.aclusc.org/podcast/epis...
On a new episode of WHILE I BREATHE, we revisit the highlights and low points of 2025. Listen now on any podcast platform or on our site: www.aclusc.org/podcast/epis...
The York County Library Board's decision to move books about LGBTQ+ people to the adult section is a disservice to library patrons, an insult to the community, and a violation of the First Amendment right to receive information. bookriot.com/york-county-...
York County Library (SC) Bans "Gender Identity" Books for Minors, Strips Citizens of First Amendment Rights
York County Library passed a new policy that bans "gender identity" books from any youth sections in the library.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The York County Library Board's decision to move books about LGBTQ+ people to the adult section is a disservice to library patrons, an insult to the community, and a violation of the First Amendment right to receive information. bookriot.com/york-county-...