ACLU-SC: Report a Civil Rights Violation

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We welcome stories from South Carolinians who believe their rights have been violated. By sharing your story, you can help us evaluate the status of civil rights and liberties in South Carolina and help us determine where our limited resources are best invested. Although we do not respond to submissions, we carefully review the information you provide.

We do not accept or respond to requests for legal assistance.

Click here for more information about the types of cases we take and for a list of other legal resources.

Did the incident occur in South Carolina?*

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We can only help with incidents that happened in South Carolina. If the incident happened somewhere else, you can obtain the contact information for that state’s ACLU here.

Incident Detail
County*
Where did the incident occur?
If applicable, please list where the incident happened (the name and/or the address).
When did the incident occur? *
Who was involved in the incident?*
Local government:*
Name of local official:
State agency:*
Name of state official:
Agency or official:*
Law enforcement agency:*
Which jail or prison?*
Name of private company:*
Type of issue*
Please select the issue area that is most relevant to the incident. (For example, if you experienced harassment while protesting, choose Freedom of Association.)
Describe the incident.*

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Were you given any explanation for what happened?*

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Who gave you the explanation?*
What was the explanation?*

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Purpose in reaching out to the ACLU:*

to ask the ACLU to represent meto be referred to an attorney who can helpto report a civil rights violationOther
What outcome are you seeking?*

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What would you like the ACLU to do to help?*

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May our office use this information for legislative testimony; litigation; contacting a local, state, or federal agency; telling your story to the public; or other advocacy? (We will not include your name, address, email, or phone number without asking you first.)*

YesNo

Each year, we receive thousands of reports from South Carolinians describing civil rights violations. Although we review and retain the information we receive, we do not respond to reports. If you submit a report, you should not expect to receive a response from our office.*

I understand.

All legal claims have time deadlines. The deadlines may be different depending on who violated your rights and what rights were violated. For some kinds of violations, you may need to file a claim with a government agency before you can sue (such as the EEOC). These agencies usually have their own time deadlines. The ACLU cannot give you advice about the deadlines that apply to your case.

Reporting an issue to the ACLU of South Carolina does not pause or delay your filing deadlines. To protect your rights, please consult with an attorney promptly to find out what deadlines apply in your situation. A list of resources can be found here. A failure to do so could stop you from obtaining relief in the future.
Do not wait for a response from the ACLU.*

I understand.
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