Nancy Mace addresses First Amendment rights and MLK legacy in January statements

Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina%27s 1st District - Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina%27s 1st District - Official U.S. House headshot
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U.S. Representative Nancy Mace, who serves South Carolina’s 1st district, addressed several issues on her official social media account on January 19, 2026. Her posts touched on First Amendment rights, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and legislative advocacy related to voting.

In a statement posted at 12:01 p.m. UTC, Mace wrote: “The First Amendment does not permit courts to silence victims to protect predators from embarrassment.”

Later that day, at 1:01 p.m. UTC, she commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by stating: “Today we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who changed America through courage, conviction and an unwavering commitment to justice.

‘The time is always right to do what is right.’

His leadership shaped American history and his legacy continues to https://t.co/bnr5t0apmz

At 4:06 p.m. UTC, Mace called for legislative action with a brief message: “Pass Voter ID. Pass the SAVE ACT.”

Nancy Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st District in Congress since replacing Joe Cunningham in 2021 and previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1977, she resides in Charleston and graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999.



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