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LWV Charleston Area joins LWVUS Lawsuit

LWV Charleston Joins LWVUS Federal Lawsuit

The League of Women Voters US filed a lawsuit against the federal government because of anti-voter actions. 

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Jan 15 Broken US Immigration System talk

The Broken US Immigration System

Free talk, open to the public

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Membership Changes

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LWV has a new membership program. Click here for a summary.

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The Charleston Area

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Jan 2026 N Charleston City Council Forum
Event Date: 
01/05/2026 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Charleston County Library - Dorchester Road Branch

All six candidates will participate. Open to public. No advance sign up required.

LWVCA 2026 Members Winter Social Meeting
Event Date: 
01/11/2026 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Paradiso Charleston

After the holiday rush, make plans to join fellow LWVCA members on Sunday, January 11th to socialize and get geared up for our Winter and Spring activities. We'll mingle with League friends over refreshments, hear from a guest spe

Jan 15 Broken US Immigration System talk
Event Date: 
01/15/2026 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Charleston County Main Library

The rules, status, and enforcement of the US immigration system seem to be in flux almost daily, weaving uncertainty into the fabric of our communities as well as our economy.

LEAD (Legislative Education & Advocacy Day) Jan. 24, 2026, Columbia
Event Date: 
01/24/2026 - 9:30am to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus

Network with League members across the state and experience an exciting agenda sure to inform and energize you. Hear from our three volunteer lobbyists at the State House and get ready to mobilize voters as we look toward the crucial June primary elections. Register today! Space is limited. Registration closes January 14.

Position

LWV Charleston wrote an Op-Ed in the Post and Courier about joining the federal lawsuit against agencies trying to restrict voter registrations.
Public Statement

The ICE raids that have shaken communities across the country hit home on June 1. Law enforcement agencies conducted a “targeted operation” on a local bar in Ladson with a largely Hispanic clientele.

There are clear disconnects between SC public opinion and legislative action. When a representative sample of the South Carolina public is directly asked to share their opinions about issues, we can see many opinions do not match the content of the bills and regulations that are passing through the SC legislature and being endorsed by the governor. There is middle ground in South Carolina, but it is being ignored. This white paper takes a look at some of these issues and explores the reasons this has happened.

Misinformation and disinformation are two of the most insidious tools used to undermine our democracy and the proliferation of information sources – particularly on social media – requires voters and the general public to develop a new set of media literacy skills.