News & Commentary

Mar 27, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: March 30, 2026

Let’s bring some ‘No Kings’ energy to the South Carolina General Assembly

By Paul Bowers

Photo of the South Carolina Statehouse dome with a light blue tint
Mar 10, 2026

‘Keep pushing’: USC international student who faced deportation completes PhD in chemistry

Matthew Ariwoola came to South Carolina to do life-saving chemistry research. He isn’t letting the Trump administration stop him.

By Paul Bowers

Dr. Matthew Ariwoola in a cap and gown
Mar 03, 2026

5 ugly facts about ICE collaboration in South Carolina

Local police are surrendering local control, jeopardizing their budgets, and harming public trust by partnering with ICE

By Paul Bowers

Collage of police wearing riot masks
Mar 02, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: March 2, 2026

Vaccine exemptions, photo ID for school enrollment, harming trans youth, and a ‘HALO’ for cops

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: March 2, 2026. This week under the copper dome." Background photo of the South Carolina Statehouse dome tinted dark orange and blue.
Feb 13, 2026

Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 16, 2026

Forcing local cops to do ICE’s dirty work? More attacks on trans youth? Keep your eyes on the Statehouse this week

By Paul Bowers

"Statehouse Dispatch: Feb. 16, 2026. This week under the copper dome." Background photo of the South Carolina Statehouse dome tinted dark red and blue.
Feb 03, 2026

These are the rights ICE doesn’t want you to know about

As federal immigration agencies ratchet up their brazen abuse of citizens and non-citizens alike, we need to constantly remind each other of our rights.

By Paul Bowers

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Oct 21, 2025

Listen to our new podcast series: ICE Invades South Carolina

Hear how your neighbors are showing up to defend immigrants' rights and resist the mass deportation campaign

By Paul Bowers

"While I Breathe. ICE Invades South Carolina (Parts 1 + 2)." An image of a microphone and crescent moon imitate the South Carolina state flag.
Aug 04, 2025

Sheriff’s election coming up? Get the candidates’ stances on ICE collaboration

We asked Spartanburg County Sheriff candidates whether they would stay in a 287(g) agreement

By Paul Bowers

"Sheriff's Election Coming Up? Get the candidates' stances on ICE collaboration." Photo of a police officer facing away from the camera. Blue-tinted background includes blurry image of police and vehicles.
Jun 20, 2025

Worried that ICE took someone you know? Start searching here

Here’s how to use the ICE Locator to find information about detained family and friends

By Emerson Wiseman

"How to use the ICE Locator. Find information about friends and family."