S.C. attorney general warns against ICE ‘mass resistance’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said any planned “mass resistance” to ICE operations will be met with “serious consequences”.
Wilson claims an organization is planning a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 8 with the stated goal of organizing a “mass resistance” and forming a “Community ICE Raid Response Network.”
While every South Carolinian has the constitutional right to peacefully assemble and express their views, Wilson said any efforts to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement will have serious consequences.
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“In recent years, South Carolina, along with the rest of the nation, has faced an unprecedented amount of illegal immigration,” Wilson said. “However, with the new Trump istration in 2025, there is a renewed commitment to ensuring that those who entered the country illegally, especially those who pose a risk to public safety, are deterred and removed. The Attorney General’s Office remains steadfast in its dedication to working with President Donald Trump and enforcing federal immigration laws without interference or obstruction.”
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The attorney general stated recent events should serve as a reminder of the “dangers associated with unlawful resistance.”
Wilson said a demonstrator crashed a vehicle into a parked car and two people were injured during an anti-deportation protest in Greenville.
‘This reckless behavior, which showed a complete disregard for public safety, will not be tolerated. The Attorney General’s Office emphasizes that we cannot, and will not, allow any actions that threaten the safety of our communities, law enforcement officers, or innocent bystanders,” said Wilson.
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Wilson said he urges all parties involved to respect the legal process and act within the bounds of the law.
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