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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Jun 27, 2025

Attorney General Wilson declares victory after SCOTUS smacks down activist judges’ overreach halting Trump agenda

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today praised the U.S. Supreme Court for its' 6-3 ruling in favor of the constitutional balance of power by curbing the ability of local activist judges to block federal laws nationwide.

Jun 27, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds SCOTUS ruling on online age-verification laws

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Attorney General Alan Wilson today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling upholding the constitutionality of state age-verification laws designed to protect children from harmful online content.

Jun 26, 2025

Attorney General Wilson praises SCOTUS decision upholding South Carolina’s authority in Planned Parenthood Case

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood, which upheld the state’s authority to decide who participates in its Medicaid program.

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