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Issue · Immigration

Immigration (Detention)

Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in South Carolina, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

SC Legislature US Congress
Total bills
2
2025-2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Annie McDaniel
100% support rate
Top opponent
Adam Duncan
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving detention in South Carolina

Legislators moving detention in South Carolina
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Annie McDaniel
Annie McDaniel House · District 41
D
Strong +
100% 8
Beth Bernstein
Beth Bernstein House · District 78
D
Strong +
100% 8
Bill Clyburn
Bill Clyburn House · District 82
D
Strong +
100% 8
Chandra Dillard
Chandra Dillard House · District 23
D
Strong +
100% 8
Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Gilda Cobb-Hunter House · District 95
D
Strong +
100% 8
Adam Duncan
Adam Duncan House · District 2
R
Strong −
0% 8
Bill Chumley
Bill Chumley House · District 35
R
Strong −
0% 8
Bill Hager
Bill Hager House · District 122
R
Strong −
0% 8
Bill Herbkersman
Bill Herbkersman House · District 118
R
Strong −
0% 8
Bill Hixon
Bill Hixon House · District 83
R
Strong −
0% 8
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All immigration bills

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 7, 2026

H 4764: Immigration

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OPERATING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SHALL ENTER INTO WRITTEN AGREEMENTS OR MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS THAT AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-80, RELATING TO THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE SLED SHALL PROVIDE A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, facilitating increased enforcement actions against immigrants.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 2, 2025

H 4282: Arrests of undocumented immigrants

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING A CRIMINAL LAW OF THIS STATE WHO IS SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED TO BE UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES IS GUILTY OF A FELONY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR DEPORTATION IN LIEU OF IMPRISONMENT, AND TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PERSONS ARRESTED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds felony charge for undocumented immigrants arrested for other crimes, expanding criminalization beyond original offenses and increasing penalties.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill criminalizes undocumented status post-criminal arrest, mandates deportation over prison time, and requires immigration data collection for enforcement.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies