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Today the South Carolina Department of Education’s Instructional Materials Review Committee voted to remove 10 books from all K-12 public school libraries and classroom collections. The State Board of Education will take a final vote on this recommendation at its April 1 meeting.The following statement is from Communications Director Paul Bowers at the ACLU of South
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Opponents warn a proposal meant to strip DEI initiatives from South Carolina state and local governments would have a broad impact.
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It’s going to be a busy week in the State House. Today we’ll highlight some opportunities to talk to your lawmakers about key legislative decisions involving our civil liberties. Total abortion ban hearing Tuesday On Tuesday, March 4, at 9 a.m. in Blatt Building (1105 Pendleton St., Columbia) Room 110, the House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee will discuss House Bill 3457, a
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The last time we highlighted Mary Wood in 2023, she was in the national news spotlight for assigning Ta-Nehisi Coates’ nonfiction book Between the World and Me in her class at Chapin High School and facing censorship from her school district. She’s stayed busy since then. In addition to continuing her work as a teacher, Mary has joined with other teachers and community members
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The Immigrant Rights Advocacy Strategist coordinates coalitions, conducts community outreach and education, organizes activists, and builds support across the state for policies and practices that protect immigrants’ rights.
www.aclusc.org/en/news/state-house-dispatch-feb-17-2025
These are the bills and legislative hearings we’re watching at the South Carolina State House for the week of February 17, 2025. Private school vouchers: Speak out Wednesday Lawmakers are fast-tracking Senate Bill 62, which would siphon off education lottery revenue to publicly fund private K-12 school tuition. On Wednesday, February 19, in Room 110 of the Blatt Building, a
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En españolRegardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the United States Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant and how to express them. For more information, see the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights page. Find an Immigration Attorney Many South Carolinians reach out to us because they are looking for legal help. We are not able to
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English versionIndependientemente de su estado migratorio, usted tiene derechos garantizados bajo la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. Conozca aquí más sobre sus derechos como inmigrante y cómo hacerlos valer.Para más información, visite la página de Derechos de los Inmigrantes de la ACLU.Encuentre un Abogado de InmigraciónMuchos residentes de Carolina del Sur nos contactan
www.aclusc.org/en/press-releases/abortion-ban-challenge-aclu-sc-calls-plain-reading-law
COLUMBIA – As South Carolina continues to enforce an extreme and dangerous ban on most abortions, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of South Carolina have submitted a brief to the State Supreme Court insisting on a straightforward reading of the text of the law. “In service of their unpopular anti-abortion policy goals, the Governor and Attorney General ask the
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These are the bills and legislative hearings we’re watching at the South Carolina State House for the week of February 10, 2025: Another attack on trans youth and their families This Thursday morning, lawmakers will discuss a bill that would harm transgender youth. If you would like to testify, please join us at the Senate Child Welfare Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, Feb.
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Each day of the second Trump administration has brought a new cruel and unconstitutional attack on our rights. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest news, let alone take meaningful action in response. The chaos is intentional. They want you to throw up your hands and despair. Please don’t give them the satisfaction. First, know that the president is not a king and his
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It’s the fourth week of the 2025-2026 legislative session in South Carolina. Here’s what we’re watching in the state House and Senate. As always, we encourage you to contact your state lawmakers about bills that matter most to you. Not sure who your state Senator and House Representative are? You can look them up, along with their contact information, using the state’s Find
www.aclu.org/press-releases/immigrants-rights-advocates-sue-trump-administration-over-efforts-to-completely-shut-down-asylum-at-the-border
WASHINGTON — Immigrants’ rights advocates sued the Trump administration today over the president’s recent proclamation aimed at completely...
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COLUMBIA – The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina has filed a federal lawsuit asking the court to remove a shroud of secrecy around South Carolina’s death penalty.The new federal lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the 2023 secrecy statute that forbids the publication of information about the procurement of lethal injection drugs, among other key
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South Carolina lawmakers have returned to the State House. After taking a week to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump, they now resume debate on bills that threaten the civil liberties of South Carolinians. To read more about our top-priority bills, both good and bad, check our Legislation page. You can filter bills according to subject area and learn more about the
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Email Templates for the SC Instructional Materials and Review Committee and Board of Education Note: time to speak during the Instructional Materials Review Committee meeting is extremely limited, so we encourage you to reach out to members before the meeting via email. Instructional Materials ...
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There’s a chill in the air and a hush in the chambers of the State House. We anticipate a quiet week in the South Carolina General Assembly as supporters of President Donald Trump take time to celebrate the inauguration. The state House and Senate are planning a “pro forma” schedule for this week, meaning they don’t plan to advance legislation on the floor. There’s work to be
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