Immigration Policy in Charleston, SC (2026)

1 verified immigration policy rules for Charleston, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Charleston cannot adopt sanctuary policies. South Carolina SB 1318 (2008) prohibits any city or county from limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, with state funding tied to compliance.

Sanctuary Policies Banned Statewide

Heavy Restrictions

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