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National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests

Jun 8, 2025 12:31 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles early Sunday on orders from President Donald Trump in response to clashes in recent days between federal immigration authorities and protesters seeking to block them from carrying out deportations.

Hundreds attend “Hands Off!” anti-Trump and Musk protest at SC Statehouse, as similar rallies take place across U.S.

Apr 5, 2025 5:05 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Video Courtesy: Austin Page, ABC Columbia News Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists. The protest sites…

S.C. law enforcement agencies respond as Tyre Nichols protests grow

Jan 28, 2023 12:11 AM EST

ABC Columbia Staff, ABC News,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The violent beating death of 29 year old Tyre Nichols is sparking a national outcry in various cities across the country. Many shocked, saddened and upset over the circumstances surrounding the Tennessean’s arrest and death three days after being pulled over by police for allegedly driving reckless. As of Friday night, just hours after the Memphis…

Local protests over Roe v. Wade decision continue over the weekend at the State House

Jun 27, 2022 12:22 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Protests over the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade continued at the State House Sunday.

Charleston Co. students sent home for refusing to wear masks

More than a dozen students were sent home, more than adozen parents protesting the action

Sep 24, 2021 7:00 AM EDT

ABC Team,

(CNN) Charleston Co., SC —Some Charleston County students are now learning from home after not wearing a mask at school. Reporter Rob Way spoke with the School Board Chair about the new policy being enforced and tells us masks may be required longer than first planned. According to school officials, Thursday 15 students refused to comply with mask mandate put…

Man gets 18 months related to summer 2020 Charleston riots

Jul 8, 2021 4:16 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A South Carolina man has been sentenced to a year and a half in federal prison after pleading guilty to taking part in violence that erupted last summer in Charleston following the death of George Floyd.

Protesters gather outside the office of Rep. Joe Wilson, call for impeachment of the president

Jan 11, 2021 5:32 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Protestors gathered outside of Congressman Joe Wilson’s office in West Columbia Monday afternoon.

South Carolina leaders react to protests, violence in Washington D.C.

Jan 6, 2021 3:55 PM EST

Mike Olson,

On Wednesday, protesters gathering to object to the Electoral College certification stormed the U.S. Capitol building. Several lawmakers from South Carolina tweeted out their reactions to the events.

USC Board of Trustees does not choose new president, search continues

The decision comes after students and faculty protested throughout the day

Apr 26, 2019 11:36 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

After hearing from students and faculty about their four presidential finalists, the USC Board of Trustees chose to continue their search for their next leader.

CPD: Decision to Cancel Trump Event Made “Independently” by Campaign

A spokesman for the Chicago Police Department says the agency never recommended that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cancel his campaign rally in the city.

Mar 11, 2016 10:45 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for the Chicago Police Department says the agency never recommended that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cancel his campaign rally in the city. CPD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tells The Associated Press that the department never told the Trump campaign there was a security threat at the University of Illinois at Chicago venue. He said the…

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National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests

Hundreds attend “Hands Off!” anti-Trump and Musk protest at SC Statehouse, as similar rallies take place across U.S.

S.C. law enforcement agencies respond as Tyre Nichols protests grow

Local protests over Roe v. Wade decision continue over the weekend at the State House

Charleston Co. students sent home for refusing to wear masks

More than a dozen students were sent home, more than adozen parents protesting the action

Man gets 18 months related to summer 2020 Charleston riots

Protesters gather outside the office of Rep. Joe Wilson, call for impeachment of the president

South Carolina leaders react to protests, violence in Washington D.C.

USC Board of Trustees does not choose new president, search continues

The decision comes after students and faculty protested throughout the day

CPD: Decision to Cancel Trump Event Made “Independently” by Campaign

A spokesman for the Chicago Police Department says the agency never recommended that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cancel his campaign rally in the city.

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