What happens behind the scenes when SC joins a multi-state GOP lawsuit

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 2,161

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Attorney General Alan Wilson “opposes woke gender ideology on government passports” or “fights against burdensome gun restrictions” or “leads fight for religious liberty,” the announcements read.

Such headlines in statements from the state’s top prosecutor are commonplace — sometimes multiple times a week.

In the past year alone, Wilson’s office announced joining other Republicans or declared victory on more than 60 multi-state lawsuits. That includes filings earlier this month in …

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