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Voting is: ✅ critical to democracy ✅ a fundamental right ✅ a civic duty 🪩 A PARTY! Join us at Party at the Polls on Oct. 31st in Charleston and celebrate! https://www.mobilize.us/aclu_coalitions/event/1056854/ 🗓Oct. 31st 11am -3pm 📍Adams Building 📍169 St. Philip Street 📍Charleston, SC

Charleston! Make sure you’re registered for our Party at the Polls! Join us on Saturday, October 31st to celebrate our right to vote. There will be music, games, free food, candy, a costume contest, local organization spotlights, and more! https://www.mobilize.us/aclu_coalitions/event/1056854/

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You can protect your vote by checking your ballot twice — first on the screen, then on the printed ballot. Ask a poll worker for help if you notice any errors, and text or call the Election Protection Hotline afterward at 866-OUR-VOTE to report any issues.

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Check out this great Party to the Polls down in Charleston with the @aclusc.bsky.social ! The Lowcountry is bringing it for the last day of early voting. Join this community event to share in the joy and empowerment of voting. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/aclu_coaliti... #2026election

If you encounter issues while voting, please call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE / 866-687-8683. 866ourvote.org

aclusc.org2026 Candidate Survey - ACLU of South CarolinaEvery seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives is up for election in November 2026. Civil liberties are on the ballot.

This year, South Carolina lawmakers tried to rig electoral maps for partisan gain — and we know they’ll try it again. So when you’re researching State House candidates, visit our candidate survey page to check their stances on gerrymandering. www.aclusc.org/campaigns-in...

Today, October 19th, is the start of early voting in South Carolina. Make sure you know your rights as a voter!

gendercool.orgLetters to America | The GenderCool ProjectA national storytelling campaign from GenderCool. Parents read other parents’ letters about raising transgender and nonbinary youth, connecting through shared love, fear, and hope.

Real South Carolina parents, reading a letter from a fellow mom about her son’s transition and a person who showed kindness along the way. If you have 3 minutes to spare, this video is well worth your time. gendercool.org/letters-to-a...

propublica.orgWhy Tennessee’s Botched Death Row Execution Could Happen AnywhereThe complications behind Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike aren’t uncommon — and show how easily another botched execution could occur, even as others are planned soon in Texas and Florida.

The offices on your ballot play a critical role in protecting and expanding abortion access. Find your sample ballot, research your candidates, and make a voting plan now. Visit aclusc.org/vote for all things voting!

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Christa Pike and Tony Carruthers' torturous execution attempts aren't exceptions, but a predictable result of the death penalty's brutality. We must end the death penalty once and for all.

aclusc.orgMeet our summer 2026 legal interns - ACLU of South CarolinaWe are now accepting applicants for two summer 2027 paid legal internships: the Harry G. Wilkinson Legal Internship and the Southern Legal Internship Program. Visit the Careers page to learn more and ...

Law students: Looking for a challenging, prestigious internship in the summer of 2027? Applications are now open for our two legal internships. Hear from this year's recipients and learn more about how to apply: www.aclusc.org/news/meet-ou...

Charleston, Columbia, Greenville: Who's coming to the book club on Wednesday the 7th? RSVP and find more info here: linktr.ee/OneBookOneSt...

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Safe, fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Local election officials safeguard our voting rights on the ground to ensure every eligible voter can have our voice heard. Find everything you need to know this election season at aclu.org/vote_2026

postandcourier.comSC Arts Commission denies funding for LGBTQ+ groups after delaying decision for monthsThe vote stems from a previous decision to delay funding the two LGBTQ+ organizations and ask both groups to re-prove their artistic merit.

"Something is rotten in the state of SC. By a split vote, in a rushed meeting, with no public discussion and no opportunity to face the public, the Arts Commission board voted to deny funding to two organizations that produce art by and about LGBTQ people... www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...

...It’s a dark day for the arts, artistic expression, and the First Amendment. It is not a great day in South Carolina." - ACLU-SC Political Strategist Matthew Butler

This is the last week to register to vote for the 2026 Midterm elections. Head on over to scvotes.gov and make sure you're registered to vote!

The State Election Commission removed its top official after a closed-door hearing. Now more than ever, it's crucial for state agencies like the SEC to make decisions in the light of day. https://www.aclusc.org/cases/aclu-sc-v-state-election-commission-foia/

Protect your vote. Check your registration today. scvotes.gov

wrdw.comRidge Spring police chief no longer with departmentRidge Spring Police Chief Terry Logan is no longer with the department, Ridge Spring City Hall confirmed Tuesday.

"The ACLU of South Carolina previously raised concerns that the messages misrepresented the law." That's right. www.wrdw.com/2026/09/29/r...

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The First Amendment still applies in Ridge Spring, whether Police Chief Terry Logan likes it or not. www.wrdw.com/2026/09/23/r...

The First Amendment still applies in Ridge Spring, whether Police Chief Terry Logan likes it or not. www.wrdw.com/2026/09/23/r...

We want *you* to be a non-partisan poll observer! Join one of the virtual training sessions from tonight through Oct. 29 and help ensure your community can vote securely, from early voting through Election Day. Register for training here: https://airtable.com/apptr1EuJqWilNp6h/shrCQGGPTksuCw7p5

Now accepting applications for two paid legal internships in summer 2027. Deadline is November 22. Learn more and hear from our most recent interns about their experience working with the ACLU-SC: https://www.aclusc.org/news/meet-our-2026-summer-legal-interns/

We're hiring for the new position of Operations Director. This person will maintain the day-to-day operations of our organization, including HR, risk management, and IT functions. Deadline is 10/30, but early applications are encouraged. https://www.aclusc.org/jobs/operations-director/

21 Sept

We sent a questionnaire to every South Carolina House candidate with topics including reproductive rights, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, and more. You can find the candidates’ responses (and non-responses) at www.aclusc.org/2026candidatesurvey .

18 Sept

Law students: We are now accepting applications for two paid legal interns to join us in summer 2027. Visit our Careers & Internships page to learn more about the Wilkinson Legal Internship and Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP). www.aclusc.org/jobs/

aclusc.org SC NAACP v. SC Department of Juvenile Justice

17 Sept

We were in court in the 4th Circuit again Monday in our long-running lawsuit demanding safe and rehabilitative conditions for children in the SC Department of Juvenile Justice. Learn more about the case here: https://www.aclusc.org/cases/sc-naacp-v-sc-department-juvenile-justice/

courthousenews.comFourth Circuit revisits South Carolina juvenile justice caseCivil rights groups argue they had standing to challenge conditions at South Carolina's juvenile detention centers on behalf of their members.

17 Sept

Monday's arguments had to do with procedural questions. As reported in Courthouse News Service, one of the circuit judges said, “You’re talking about the dispossessed and the disinherited. How do they get justice?” Read more here: www.courthousenews.com/fourth-circu...

16 Sept

“Hundreds of South Carolina guardsmen spent the better part of this year in Washington, D.C. ... picking up trash, spreading mulch and patrolling subway platforms." https://scdailygazette.com/2026/09/15/sc-supreme-court-to-decide-if-governor-overstepped-sending-national-guard-to-dc/

Planning to vote in the General Election? You have the power to make sure your registration is active and up to date. Visit scvotes.gov and make sure your registration is up to date by October 2. If you have any problems registering, call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-687-8683

abcnews4.comSC Supreme Court to hear challenge to McMaster's National Guard deployments to D.C.The South Carolina Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Henry McMaster's repeated deployment of troops to D.C

Oral arguments begin at 10 am in our case challenging the governor's misuse of the National Guard under state law. Livestream available here: www.scetv.org/live/supreme...

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Tuesday 9/15 at 10 am, we'll be in court arguing that Gov. Henry McMaster's repeated deployment of National Guard troops to Washington D.C. violates the state constitution. abcnews4.com/news/local/m...

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Chief Justice Kittredge: Does the governor have discretion? Could he have said no to President Trump? ACLU-SC Legal Director Allen Chaney: Absolutely.

The governor's lawyer is claiming that our plaintiffs lack standing to file this case. He is raising the question of "public interest standing." Numerous organizations filed an amicus brief addressing this. www.aclusc.org/cases/scpif-...

Oral arguments begin at 10 am in our case challenging the governor's misuse of the National Guard under state law. Livestream available here: www.scetv.org/live/supreme...

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action.aclu.orgTell Gov. McMaster: Bring Our Troops HomePlease take action!

National Guard troops did not sign up to police American cities. This obvious abuse of power is a misuse of National Guard troops and an affront to a free society. Write to the governor today and demand he bring the troops home. action.aclu.org/send-message...

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30 June

President Trump just lost at the Supreme Court on a signature executive order he signed on day one of his presidency. He tried rewriting the Constitution to redefine who is a citizen — and we stopped him.

aclu.orgSupreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright CitizenshipThe ruling held that Trump's effort to get rid of birthright citizenship was unconstitutional. President Donald Trump attempted to attack birthright citizenship. We defeated him in court, proving his efforts were unconstitutional.

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aclusc.orgSC Public Interest Foundation v. McMaster - ACLU of South CarolinaTwice in 2025, at the request of President Donald Trump, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered hundreds of South Carolina National Guard members to deploy to Washington D.C. While the preside...

The plaintiffs, Navy veteran James Weninger and the South Carolina Public Interest Foundation (SCPIF), are asking the State Supreme Court to stop the deployment and bring the troops home from this blatant act of political theater. More about the case here: www.aclusc.org/cases/scpif-...

scetv.orgSupreme Court of South Carolina | South Carolina ETVClick here to view the video in your local VLC player.To view archived court cases, visit the Supreme Court Video Portal. The summary below each case is prepared to offer lawyers and the public a gene...

In a unique program to promote accessibility, Tuesday's State Supreme Court arguments will take place in Clemson University's Brooks Center. A video livestream will also be available via SCETV on Tuesday at 10 am www.scetv.org/live/supreme...

State law requires certain conditions to be met to authorize National Guard deployment. The governor has demonstrated none of those conditions. www.aclusc.org/cases/scpif-...

11 Sept

Have you heard? South Carolina has removed 1.2 million voters from its rolls since 2022. Protect your vote. Check your registration today. Then help us spread the word with printable handouts and social media graphics, available in our toolkit: www.aclusc.org/removed

9 Sept

Dangerous conditions. Widening inequality. A system that traumatizes vulnerable children and punishes youthful misbehavior as a crime. Learn more + take action: www.aclusc.org/behindthefence

theroot.comACLU Expert Warns: South Carolina Voter Purge is Disproportionately Targeting People of Color – The Root

4 Sept

South Carolina voters: Check your registration *today*. It takes 5 minutes. www.theroot.com/aclu-expert-...

scdailygazette.comACLU can share execution records already made public, SC Supreme Court says • SC Daily GazetteThe questions justices answered cropped up as part of a broader federal case about whether the secrecy law is constitutional.

3 Sept

From our legal director: "Today, in a win for freedoms of speech and the press, the South Carolina Supreme Court significantly narrowed the scope of a statute that criminalizes the disclosure of a broad array of information related to the death penalty... scdailygazette.com/2026/09/02/a...

aclusc.orgACLU-SC v. Wilson - ACLU of South CarolinaThe ACLU of South Carolina is asking a federal court to remove a shroud of secrecy around South Carolina’s death penalty. The new federal lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the 2023 secrecy s...

3 Sept

... Journalists and advocates can now rest assured that they can publish lawfully obtained information without wondering about criminal or civil penalties." More about our case here: www.aclusc.org/cases/aclu-s...

aclusc.orgNew analysis: South Carolina removed 1.2 million voters from the rolls since 2022 - ACLU of South CarolinaSteepest declines hit counties with the largest Black and Brown populations. Weeks remain before the state's Oct. 2 registration deadline.

2 Sept

New study: South Carolina removed 1.2 million voters from the rolls since 2022. Press release here: www.aclusc.org/press-releas...

2 Sept

Protect your vote. Check your registration now and help spread the word. www.aclusc.org/removed

postandcourier.comDOJ conducting ‘routine’ monitoring of GOP Senate runoff — but only in Charleston County, officials sayThe U.S. Department of Justice will have observers at Charleston County polling places to monitor the facilitation of the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate between Ralph Norman and Darline Graham.

25 Aug

The Department of Justice is sending poll monitors to Charleston County for today's Senate primary runoff. Planning to vote today? Keep your plan to vote. Remember that DOJ poll monitors are governed by laws against voter intimidation. www.postandcourier.com/politics/doj...

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25 Aug

If you witness or experience intimidation at the polls today, the Election Protection Hotline wants to hear about it. Operators are standing by at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) 866ourvote.org

20 Aug

Today the SC Arts Commission delayed a grant funding decision for 2 arts organizations that produce art by and about LGBTQ people. At the same meeting, the board adopted a vague prohibition on granting arts funding to organizations that promote "ideology." Our response: