Top 10 of 2020

The past year has brought multiple crises – from the continued murder of Black people by law enforcement, to the direct and collateral harms of COVID-19, to systematic efforts to restrict the fundamental right to vote, and more.

Thanks to ACLU supporters like you, we stood ready to face these crises – and we are ready for whatever comes next.

For the rest of this month, we invite you to tune in as we share some of the top accomplishments from the past year. While we achieved many successes in 2020, much work remains before we can consider South Carolina a state where We the People means everyone. Thank you for being part of this work.

#10 - Co-launched the Charleston People’s Budget Coalition

Co-Launching the Charleston People's Budget Coalition

#9 - Protected Incarcerated People from COVID-19

Our work to keep incarcerated people safe during COVID-19

#8 - Launched our Organizing Team 

Launching our Organizing Team

#7 - Advocated for Disability and Workers' Rights

Advocating for Disability and Workers’ Rights

#6 - Held Police Accountable for Violence Against Protestors

Holding Police Accountable for Violence Against Protestors

#5 - Campaigned for Policing Reforms in the Charleston County Sheriff’s Race

Campaigning for Policing Reforms in the Charleston County Sheriff’s Race

#4 - Made Sure Every Vote Counts

Every Vote Should Count

#3 - Defended Access to the Polls on Election Day

For the past 50 years, the ACLU of South Carolina has worked to ensure access to the ballot. This year, in the face of one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime, we expanded this work to ensure that every vote counted.

#2 - Advocated to End the Torture of Incarcerated Pregnant People

Shackling

#1 - Expanded Access to the Vote

Expanding Access to the Vote