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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Jul 30, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson opens inaugural Human Trafficking in the Carolinas Conference on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

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Attorney General Wilson welcomed more than 300 professionals, survivor leaders, and advocates to the conference, united in the fight to end human trafficking.

Jul 29, 2025

Federal Court agrees with Attorney General Alan Wilson and 19 other states by blocking Oregon law that tramples religious freedom and parents’ rights

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The Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that Oregon's law violated a prospective foster parent's free speech and free exercise of religion rights.

Jul 29, 2025

Simpsonville man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charge

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Bryan Michael Christie, 49, of Simpsonville, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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