Oconee and Pickens Counties

Oconee and Pickens Counties

The League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV of Oconee and Pickens Counties is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. READ MORE

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Community Demands Transparency, 
Accountability, and an End to 287(g) 
Following Oconee County Operation

July 8, 2025

Courtesy of the ACLU: We, the undersigned community members, immigrants’ rights advocates, and allies, are raising serious concerns regarding the June 18 enforcement operation conducted at Puerto Nuevo, a well-established and beloved Mexican restaurant in Oconee County. This operation resulted in the arrest and detention of at least 10 individuals, some of them now held in Folkston, Georgia. This operation has left our community with more questions than answers. PDF icon Read the community letter here. 

Read the League of Women Voters US position on Immigration here.

Event Date: 
08/06/2025 (All day)
Event location: 

virtual

Save the date! The LWVSC Healthcare Policy Workgroup is planning a special meeting for August 6. The speakers will be addressing issues that will be of broad interest, so they would like to extend the invitation to the full membership. More details to come.

The Legislative Process: What It Means for Educators and Public Education Supporters
Event Date: 
07/22/2025 - 6:30pm to 08/28/2025 - 4:30pm

Promoted by the Freedom to Read coalition with LWVSC as a partner, these one hour sessions will help attendees understand how state laws affect public education. Locations: Columbia, York/Rock Hill, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville/Spartanburg. Find a session near you.

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Women Defend Democracy

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LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters


Press Release / Last Updated: April 17, 2025

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