A South Carolina restaurant owner faces up to 10 years in prison for joining an anti-ICE group chat with high school students. Charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, she expressed pride in their activism. #SouthCarolina #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech⁠
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The woman claims she joined the chat to support students planning a walkout against ICE, saying, "I told them I was proud of them for using their voices." She insists she was transparent and left after sharing safety information. Her case raises questions about free speech rights and the ethics of such charges.⁠
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🚨 Facing up to 10 years over a group chat?⁠
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This case raises major questions about free speech, civic participation, and how far criminal law should go.⁠
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