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Mar 19, 2018

South Carolina's vague 'disturbing schools' law faces legal, legislative and enforcement challenges

A lawsuit challenging the vague wording of South Carolina's "disturbing schools" law, which for years topped the list of criminal charges against students, will have another chance thanks to a federal...

Mar 9, 2018

Free Speech Can Be Messy, but We Need It

Earlier this year, ACLU attorney Lee Rowland spoke at TedX Reno to debunk some common misconceptions about free speech. Below is an edited version of her talk.

The year 2017 was a hell of a...

Earlier this year, ACLU attorney Lee Rowland spoke at TedX Reno to debunk some common misconceptions about free speech. Below is an edited version of her talk.

The year 2017 was a hell of a...

Dec 7, 2017

Former Officer's Guilty Verdict for Killing Walter Scott Is the Exception, Not the Rule

While the Slager case is a victory, it is not a solution.

Dec 7, 2017

Ex-South Carolina police officer who killed Walter Scott sentenced to 20 years in prison

The sentence tells us that this is taken seriously, and maybe some people won't think it's justice, but looked at in the universe of police shootings, with officers so rarely charged, it is significant.

Aug 18, 2017

ACLU Will No Longer Defend Hate Groups Protesting With Firearms

Executive director says violence and guns at Charlottesville rally spurred new stance.

Jun 15, 2017

Less jail for unpaid fines

Laws exist for a reason. So do punishments for breaking the law. And those punishments should apply fairly to everyone — rich or poor.

Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center on Leeds Avenue in North Charleston