Attorney General Alan Wilson says planned ‘mass resistance’ to ICE operations will be met with serious consequences

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) — It has come to the attention of Attorney General Alan Wilson that an organization is planning a meeting on Saturday, February 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, any efforts to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement will have serious consequences. 

In recent years, South Carolina, along with the rest of the nation, has faced an unprecedented amount of illegal immigration. However, with the new Trump administration 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. 

Recent events serve as a reminder of the dangers associated with unlawful resistance. Just last week, during an anti-deportation protest in Greenville, a demonstrator crashed a vehicle into a parked car, injuring two people who were riding with him. 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. 

Let it be clear: any individual who engages in illegal activities, whether by obstructing law enforcement, interfering with investigations, or attempting to disrupt lawful immigration enforcement efforts, will face prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. 

Attorney General Wilson urges all parties involved to respect the legal process and act within the bounds of the law. We will continue to collaborate with local and state law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all South Carolinians. 

You can read his letter to the Columbia, SC Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America here.