News & Commentary
Mar 04, 2015
Convention of States Not a Good Idea
March 4, 2015. Columbia. Free Times. Op-ed by Victoria Middleton, Executive Director.
Oct 13, 2014
Let's not violate constitutional rights over homelessness
October 13, 2014. Charleston Currents. By Susan Dunn, Legal Director of the ACLU of SC. In his column [9/29/14: "Don't contribute to panhandling problem"], Andy Brack was wise to remind us that our treatment of the poor is important. We need solutions to the problem of homelessness that do not violate the constitutional rights of people who are poor. But police control of panhandlers raises issues larger than the criminalization of the homeless.
Oct 12, 2014
Panhandling law change in Charleston spurs growth in begging
October 12, 2014. Charleston Post & Courier. By Glenn Smith. This man, who did not want his name used, was hoping for money from drivers making the left turn from Spring Street onto Lockwood Drive on Wednesday.
Jul 23, 2014
City Votes to Ban Adults Without Kids from Some Playgrounds
New Law Raises Constitutional Eyebrows
Apr 28, 2014
Proposed cuts over books face opposition
April 28, 2014. Columbia. Charleston Post & Courier. By Andrew C. Smith, AP. A House budget proposal to cut $70,000 from two South Carolina universities for assigning gay-themed books to freshmen might not get much of a reception in the Senate.
Oct 30, 2013
City Leaders Want to Expand Camera Use, Ban Gang Members
October 30, 2013. Free Times. Columbia. By Eva Moore. City leaders continue to tweak their ideas for cracking down on crime as fears mount about gangs in Five Points and citywide. But a plan to ban suspected gang members from certain parts of the city raises some concerns among civil liberties groups.
Oct 20, 2013
Richland sheriff: give Five Points pedestrian area a chance?
October 20, 2013. Columbia, SC. The State Newspaper. By John Monk. Although Five Points businesses seem to have rejected out-of-hand closing off streets to make the area a pedestrian locale on weekend nights, others say there are practical reasons for doing so.
Mar 08, 2013
ACLU probe targets police department’s military-style tactics
March 8, 2013. Charleston Post & Courier. By Andrew Knapp. Men in green cargo pants and helmets rappel from a roof and point rifles into a hideout. A metal canister bounds into a room and explodes, deafening anyone inside. Armored vehicles speed to a scene, and robots probe a possible bomb.
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