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Aug 8, 2024

S.C. lawmakers admit they drew Congressional maps for partisan gain. We say that violates the State Constitution.

Democracy & Voting Rights
The facts aren’t up for debate. The only question is whether the South Carolina Constitution allows elected officials to cheat voters out of fair maps.
The facts aren’t up for debate. The only question is whether the South Carolina Constitution allows elected officials to cheat voters out of fair maps.
"We're suing to end partisan gerrymandering." Text appears above an image of Lynn Teague speaking in front of a computer monitor with a South Carolina map superimposed on it.
"We're suing to end partisan gerrymandering." Text appears above an image of Lynn Teague speaking in front of a computer monitor with a South Carolina map superimposed on it.
Jul 16, 2024

A trans South Carolinian fights for fair treatment behind bars

LGBTQ Rights
The S.C. Department of Corrections is denying medically necessary care to Sofia Cano. This is her story.
The S.C. Department of Corrections is denying medically necessary care to Sofia Cano. This is her story.
"Sofia's Story: A trans South Carolinian fights for fair treatment behind bars." Text appears over a photo of the spines of small colorful books
"Sofia's Story: A trans South Carolinian fights for fair treatment behind bars." Text appears over a photo of the spines of small colorful books
Jul 10, 2024

ACLU-SC 2024 Advocate of the Year Award goes to the late Eric Childs

LGBTQ Rights
Remembering a proud father, combat veteran, and defender of LGBTQ+ rights
Remembering a proud father, combat veteran, and defender of LGBTQ+ rights
"ACLU-SC 2024 Advocate of the Year Eric Childs." Text appears beside a photo of Eric, a bearded white man in a flannel shirt and sunglasses, standing with his family in front of the South Carolina State House.
"ACLU-SC 2024 Advocate of the Year Eric Childs." Text appears beside a photo of Eric, a bearded white man in a flannel shirt and sunglasses, standing with his family in front of the South Carolina State House.
Jun 6, 2024

The case for voting in a June 11 primary

Democracy & Voting Rights
The most important election in your district might be this Tuesday
The most important election in your district might be this Tuesday
"The case for voting in a June 11 primary"
"The case for voting in a June 11 primary"
May 17, 2024

It's time to end gerrymandering in South Carolina

Democracy & Voting Rights
Partisan gerrymandering cheats us out of a representative democracy. It doesn't have to be this way.
Partisan gerrymandering cheats us out of a representative democracy. It doesn't have to be this way.
"Sign the petition: End partisan gerrymandering." Text appears over a background that looks like dry, cracked earth. The ACLU SC logo appears in blue at the bottom right.
"Sign the petition: End partisan gerrymandering." Text appears over a background that looks like dry, cracked earth. The ACLU SC logo appears in blue at the bottom right.
May 6, 2024

State House Dispatch: May 6, 2024

Free Speech
Three days remain in the legislative session. Here's what we're up against.
Three days remain in the legislative session. Here's what we're up against.
"State House Dispatch: May 6, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a yellow and blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.
"State House Dispatch: May 6, 2024. This Week Under the Copper Dome." Text appears over a yellow and blue tinted image of the South Carolina State House dome.