Press Releases

New report exposes dangerous conditions, widening inequality in S.C. juvenile justice system

‘Youth Behind the Fence’ highlights disturbing statistics, stories of trauma, and policy recommendations for rehabilitating vulnerable youth
Issue Areas: Juvenile Justice

New analysis: South Carolina removed 1.2 million voters from the rolls since 2022

Steepest declines hit counties with the largest Black and Brown populations. Weeks remain before the state's Oct. 2 registration deadline.

ACLU-SC responds to Arts Commission further delaying grants

State agency adopts vague stance against 'ideology' while stalling on funds for LGBTQ artists
Issue Areas: Free Speech, LGBTQ Rights

ACLU-SC to SC Arts Commission: Respect the First Amendment

Letter warns of legal liability if anti-LGBTQ views affect grant funding decisions

S.C. veterans' groups fight back against partisan bid to exclude voters from primary elections

Forcing party registration would lock independent voters out of a key part of the election process.

ACLU-SC seeking details after Abbeville immigration raid

Director responds after June 3 immigration arrests and June 4 attorney general's press conference

South Carolinians spoke out against map rigging. The Senate finally listened.

After a month of protest, testimony, and record-breaking primary voting, a plan to secure partisan advantage is blocked

ACLU-SC continues to push for transparency in redistricting process after judge’s order

'We are disappointed in today's result but are not deterred'

SC House committee violated open-meetings law to rush debate on redistricting

Eight minutes' prior notice was inadequate under South Carolina Freedom of Information Act