Judge issues temporary restraining order in USC international student’s case
COLUMBIA – A federal judge on Friday evening issued a temporary restraining order blocking the arrest, detention, or transportation of a fourth-year Ph.D.
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USC student conducting life-saving biochemical research challenges abrupt, unexplained termination of his immigration status
COLUMBIA – Matthew Ariwoola is a fourth-year PhD student at the University of South Carolina (USC), studying ways to make medications more effective and teaching four undergraduate chemistry courses. Now he faces the threat of arrest and deportation...
Young, First-Time Voters (Finally) Allowed to Register to Vote at South Carolina DMV
After public outcry, an emergency lawsuit in state court, and the threat of additional federal litigation, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) finally fixed a policy that prevented close to 2,000 young, first-time voters from participating in
PEN America, ACLU of South Carolina Express Alarm Over More Pending Statewide School Book Bans
If New Titles Are Banned, South Carolina Would Have the Most State-Mandated Book Bans Impacting All Schools
COLUMBIA — PEN America and the ACLU of South Carolina raised alarm today over the potential banning of 10 more books statewide in S.C. public schools on April 1.
Library Patrons Sue Greenville County Over Widespread Removals and Restrictions of LGBTQ Books
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North Myrtle Beach wanted to police musical content. We took them to court and won.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH – When North Myrtle Beach officials were considering an ordinance in fall 2021 that would set volume limits on music based on lyrical content, the ACLU of South Carolina sent a letter warning them that they were about to violate the First Amendment rights of South Carolinians.