South Carolina Attorney General

Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General on November 2, 2010, re-elected to a second term on November 4, 2014, re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a fourth term on November 8, 2022. Since being elected, Wilson has focused on keeping South Carolina’s families safe, defending their freedom, and protecting their futures.

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The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.

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Aug 21, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson: If Congress won’t protect kids from Big Tech, states will

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that his office has joined a coalition of 27 states plus Washington, D.C., in filing a legal brief supporting Florida’s efforts to defend its groundbreaking law aimed at protecting children from the addictive and harmful effects of social media.

Aug 21, 2025

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson declares victory as Trump $500M fine thrown out by NY appellate court

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a major victory today as a New York appellate court agreed with a multi-state “friend-of-the-court" brief he led defending President Donald Trump against a $500 million fraud judgment.

Aug 18, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson issues Parental Rights Guide

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Attorney General Alan Wilson today released the 2025–2026 Parental Rights Guide, equipping parents with key federal, state, and local laws.

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