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In the aftermath of violent rioting on the streets of Los Angeles, the top prosecutor in South Carolina – attorney general Alan Wilson – is taking steps to make sure similar scenes do not unfold in the Palmetto State.
Wilson issued a warning to would-be protesters following reports of potential coordinated demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience planned for this Saturday (June 14, 2025) across the nation.
“We’ve seen reports of mass anti-American and anti-ICE efforts for Saturday,” Wilson wrote on X. “Let me be clear: if you attack law enforcement, destroy property or endanger South Carolinians, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Period. South Carolina is a law and order state, and it’s going to stay that way.”
According to a release from Wilson’s office, “radical anti-American groups are organizing efforts that have the potential to disrupt public spaces and provoke confrontation with law enforcement” this Saturday – which happens to be the birthday of U.S. president Donald Trump.
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Peaceful protests have erupted into orgies of violence in the Palmetto State in the not-too-distant past. In May of 2020, this outlet reported on six South Carolinians who faced federal crimes including arson, inciting a riot and civil disorder for their roles in the riots that took place in Columbia and Charleston following the death of George Floyd.
“Violence, vandalism and any attempts to intimidate or obstruct law enforcement will not be tolerated in South Carolina, and will be met with arrest and prosecution,” Wilson noted in his press release.
In order to be prepared for any violence that may occur on Saturday, Wilson said his office would actively coordinate with local, state and federal law enforcement to monitor threats and support response efforts.
Wilson and his office encouraged the public to report any tips or information relating to potential riots or crime this weekend to local law enforcement agencies.
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The 50501 Movement is among the organizations holding so-called “No Kings” events across America on Saturday. According to the group’s website, it is “a peaceful movement” dedicated to upholding the U.S. Constitution and ending “executive overreach.”
“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated,” the group noted.
However, the landing page for “No Kings” urges citizens to participate in a “nationwide day of defiance” against Trump.
“On June 14th, we rise up,” it noted.
“No Kings” nonviolent disclaimer is buried at the bottom of its webpage… the definition of “reading the fine print.”
Count on FITSNews to track these protests and report back on any developments…
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7 comments
I see you are now “joining Will” in his “silly practice” of using random “quotation marks.” That will be great “on your resume.”
The last name is fitting. She’s a perfect parrot!
Alan Wilson can get bent. He’s absolutely useless.
While sometimes Wilson is a bit too eager to throw himself in some of the more “culture war” type causes for the sake of political points, he does not do so at the expense of core law & order functions. He will not play paddycake with the ANTIFA types, nor will SLED or most of our major county sheriffs and major metro area police chiefs.
“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated,” the group noted.
However, the landing page for “No Kings” urges citizens to participate in a “nationwide day of defiance” against Trump.
“However”, what? Are these two statements at odds?
So glad the City of Charleston has a new Mayor and Charleston County has a new Sheriff. I predict a different outcome than May 2020. If anyone wants to revisit that “peaceful protest” it’s on You Tube.
I’m old enough to remember when this site was “libertarian” and didn’t have a fed jackbook lodged firmly in its esophagus.