South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson continues fight for religious liberty and school choice at U.S. Supreme Court

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is reaffirming his commitment to defending religious liberty and school choice. Today, he filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in two pivotal cases that will determine the right of religious charter schools to receive state funds.

Attorney General Wilson previously filed a friend-of-the-court brief last year asking the Supreme Court to take up these cases, which the Court has agreed to do. General Wilson is now continuing his support arguing that the Oklahoma State Supreme Court’s decision to block a Catholic virtual charter school from operating purely based on its religious affiliation is unconstitutional. 

“The Constitution does not allow the government to discriminate against religious institutions simply because they operate from a faith-based perspective,” said Attorney General Wilson. “This is a continued effort to ensure that religious organizations are not unfairly excluded from receiving public benefits or participating in education programs.”  

This ongoing legal battle is part of Attorney General Wilson’s broader commitment to protecting religious freedom and expanding educational opportunities. The outcome of this case could set a significant precedent for school choice and the role of religious institutions in education nationwide. 

“Our office remains steadfast in defending the rights of religious organizations and ensuring that families have access to diverse educational opportunities,” Wilson added. “We are proud to stand with our fellow attorneys general in fighting for these constitutional principles.” 

The Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in these cases on April 30. 

General Wilson’s brief is supported by attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, and Texas.

You can read the brief here.