Civil Rights
Our justice system is meant to safeguard the rights of every American, shielding us from both criminals intent on causing harm and any overreach by the government. Across the nation, there are millions of dedicated law enforcement professionals committed to upholding their oath to protect and serve the people.
However, over the past few decades, we've witnessed the shortcomings of our justice system.
We incarcerate a larger portion of our population than countries like China, Russia, and North Korea combined. Just as each of our lives has been marked by opportunities for redemption, our office firmly believes in the potential for all individuals to find rehabilitation. Instead of pouring hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars into incarcerating non-violent offenders, we have the capability and responsibility to strive for better outcomes. Furthermore, for years, countless Americans have suffered due to injustices like "civil asset forfeiture", which has unjustly stripped innocent citizens of their hard-earned assets.
Our office is dedicated to promoting crucial criminal justice reforms, and we are prepared to collaborate with anyone willing to join forces in Congress to achieve this essential goal.
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More on Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mace of South Carolina stood firmly against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), citing specific amendments that she believes pose serious threats to civil liberties and privacy rights of Americans.
Washington D.C.- In response to the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling, Rep. Nancy Mace, introduced a House Resolution to address the urgent need to safeguard continued access to fertility care and assisted reproductive technology. The resolution has 5 cosponsors: Rep. Schweikert (AZ-01), Rep. D’Esposito (NY-04), Rep. Van Drew (NJ-02), Rep. Kiggans (VA-02), and Rep. Bacon (NE-02).
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Ranking Member Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra raising concerns about the federal government’s use of taxpayer funds to promote radical gender ideology and the medical transition of children using pharmaceutical or surgical interventions. Mace is calling for all documents and communications about federal funds being used to conduct research related to gender-related medicine on children.
Rep. Mace speaks on the Oversight Committee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to discuss free speech, censorship, and the 1st Amendment. Watch the full clip below:
The bill banned common hunting firearms and failed to address the root causes of mass shootings.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement on her vote to support the Second Amendment because the bill violates the Constitution and does not address the root causes of mass shootings:
Rep. Mace discusses school curriculum with the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties on 5/20/22. Watch the full video below:
Rep. Mace speaks on the missing black, indigenous & women and girls of color in the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee. Watch the full video below:
Rep. Mace Discusses Fair Chance Improvement Act with House Oversight and Reform Committee. Watch the full video below:
On 3/17/22, ranking member of the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties House Oversight subcommittee, Rep. Nancy Mace, gave remarks opening a hearing on the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and what the federal government is doing to respond to a string of recent bomb threats to many of their campuses. Watch the full video below:
Today, Rep. Nancy Mace Released the following statement on the Supreme Court's Decision on New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen: