Attorney General Alan Wilson updates his efforts to protect free speech on university and college campuses

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement today after sending out a new release on a letter to universities and colleges on the need to protect free speech:

“Today, I called on universities to ensure free speech was not being limited on campuses in response to potential dangers in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Limiting free speech is unconstitutional.

I just spoke to University of South Carolina President Amiridis, who assured me that no policies limiting free speech will be implemented. 

I appreciate the work of Harmeet Dhillon and her team at the Justice Department for bringing this to our attention, and I spoke to her as well. I am confident this will be rectified by university leadership, and quickly.

We have seen bravery from our students as they speak the truth, stand firm in their convictions, and continue to engage in dialogue with those who disagree with them. That’s exactly what Charlie Kirk’s mission was all about."