About the Immigration Program Division
The Immigration Program Division addresses the needs of the immigrant community in the state of South Carolina through policy reform, educational awareness, and resource development.
Resources on Immigration and Current Executive Orders
Many of our communities are receiving incorrect information about current immigration enforcement and executive orders. In order to help our communities receive accurate information, we have provided an Informational Sheet with links that may be helpful in understanding the current political climate and change.
- Executive Orders or changes to our current federal and state laws take time to implement and change.
- Detailed information on immigrants’ rights
- Know the laws in your state that address immigration
- Stay current and informed. Verify your source of information before sharing with the community. Present them with facts not “hear say” information.
- DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
The information provided is only for information purposes. The SC Commission for Minority Affairs is not responsible for third party views and information.
Future Resources and Services
- The Immigration Program Division will provide the service of a 24-hour toll-free number and website for the purposes of reporting information in compliance with South Carolina Code of Law, Section 8-30-10.
- The Immigration Program Division will compose a report that will outline and analyze data on immigration in the state of South Carolina to illustrate the need for immigration services and policy reform.
The Immigrant Law Assistance Line (IMLA) allows people to report violations of federal immigration law or related provisions of South Carolina law committed by and/or against any non-U.S. citizen or immigrant (SC Code of Laws, § 8-30-10). People can make a report online or via a 24-hour, toll-free number. When a report is received, the CMA designated staff shall notify the appropriate response agency, which will address the report at their discretion.
