Charleston protest demands: Repeal 1A and drop the charges

Charleston, SC – On September 8, community members mobilized to the Charleston City Council meeting demanding a repeal of the repressive First Amendment Demonstration Ordinance (1A) and to drop the charges against Lowcountry Action Committee member Matt Colburn, who was charged under the ordinance in June 2025 and has yet to receive his day in court.
17 people signed up for the public comment section to speak, but were only allowed one minute each, rather than the customary two minutes.

