Multiple Town Halls Scheduled Across Southern States

Rep. Jim Clyburn is launching a town hall listening series titled 'We Can Do Better, Working Together' starting April 17 in Clarendon County, following a previous virtual event discussing Social Security policies. This initiative comes amid tensions among South Carolina representatives regarding town hall events, with fellow representatives Nancy Mace and Russel Fry facing criticism for their absence from public forums. While Clyburn encourages community engagement, Mace has labeled her upcoming town halls as 'fake news,' reflecting a divide in approaches to constituent communication. In Kentucky, a town hall meeting organized by Kentucky Citizens for Democracy focused on the controversial 287(g) agreement with ICE, highlighting concerns about constitutional rights violations. Attendees expressed their views, with the group's director planning further discussions with local officials. The ongoing town hall activities across different states underscore the varying political climates and community engagement strategies among U.S. representatives.