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SC H5280
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Long
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipalities and political subdivisions in South Carolina from enacting policies that restrict enforcement of federal immigration laws below the full extent permitted by federal law
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Bars local governments from prohibiting or directing law enforcement not to gather information about individuals' citizenship or immigration status
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Prevents local governments from prohibiting communication of citizenship or immigration status information to federal law enforcement agencies
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Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions against municipalities to enjoin violations of these provisions
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Creates a private right of action allowing any South Carolina citizen aggrieved by a municipality's violation to sue to enjoin future violations
Legislative Description
Immigration Law Enforcement and Local Government
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/26/2026