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Oct 8, 2024

Why we’re engaging in the Charleston County School Board election

We're highlighting candidates' stances on civil liberties issues in a crucial down-ballot race

"Get the facts. You decide the future." Text appears over a photo of children waving out of the windows of a school bus.

Oct 1, 2024

S.C. election deadlines are coming up. Do you have a plan?

As election season heats up, a Q&A with our Voting Rights Staff Attorney

Sep 27, 2024

The campaign to end the death penalty is urgent again

Outrage over state executions has reached the international stage. It’s time for a new generation to finish the work of ending the death penalty.

A man with a long white beard sits beside a black banner that reads, "USA: 1594 Executions 1977 - Present. Stop Executions!"

Aug 14, 2024

Meet our summer interns

As summer winds down, Leah and Tiffany reflect on their time in the SLIP and ACLU-SC Legal Internship programs

Aug 8, 2024

S.C. lawmakers admit they drew Congressional maps for partisan gain. We say that violates the State Constitution.

The facts aren’t up for debate. The only question is whether the South Carolina Constitution allows elected officials to cheat voters out of fair maps.

"We're suing to end partisan gerrymandering." Text appears above an image of Lynn Teague speaking in front of a computer monitor with a South Carolina map superimposed on it.

Jul 16, 2024

A trans South Carolinian fights for fair treatment behind bars

The S.C. Department of Corrections is denying medically necessary care to Sofia Cano. This is her story.