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Congressman Norman Demands Answers From SLED After Murder of Logan Federico

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) is calling on South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel to explain how a violent repeat offender was able to remain free and fatally murder Logan Federico on May 3, 2025. Alexander Dickey, the suspect, had eleven prior arrests and roughly 40 charges, yet gaps in his criminal record, including missing fingerprints…

Field Hearing in Charlotte Highlights the Human Cost of Failed Crime Policies

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Last week in Charlotte, the House Judiciary Subcommittee held a field hearing that was both powerful and heartbreaking. Families shared stories of loved ones lost — lives taken by criminals who should’ve never been on the streets. We remembered Iryna Zarutska, a young refugee murdered on a Charlotte light rail. And Logan Federico, just 22, visiting friends in South Carolina, killed by a…

Congress Must Stand With ICE Against The Threat Of Leftist Ideology

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In case you missed it, Congressman Ralph Norman and several of his House Freedom Caucus colleagues penned an op-ed sounding the alarm over the fact that Congress must reject radical ideology, back ICE, and restore law and order, because protecting citizens always comes before political experiments. Read the article in The Daily Wire here and below. In recent weeks, the…

More Than a Tragic Anniversary

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It doesn't seem like 22 years ago. In many ways, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, still seem like yesterday, when almost 3,000 people were murdered by terrorists on American soil. The numbers 9-11 represent so much more than a tragic anniversary. It's a daily reminder of how blessed we are to live in this nation. However, that blessing is a target for evil, and we must never…

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Aldridge

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Utterly heartbreaking news this morning. I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Spartanburg County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Aldridge, who was on duty and responding to a domestic incident when he was ambushed and shot yesterday afternoon. Deputy Aldridge was rushed to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center for care, but tragically passed away last night. There are simply no words…

San Francisco Finally Got It Right, for a Change

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I know we make fun of San Francisco for their utter lunacy on so many issues. But honestly: their voters got it right yesterday. There was a special election on Tuesday to recall San Francisco's far-left district attorney. (Remember: a district attorney is the public servant responsible for prosecuting crimes in his/her area.) Chesa Boudin is the name of the district attorney in San…

Congratulations, Sheriff Dorsey!

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Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey

Sheriff of the Year! Please join me in congratulating Sheriff Max Dorsey of the Chester County Sheriff's Office. He was just named the 2022 Sheriff of the Year by the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association! I'm proud to know Sheriff Dorsey both professionally and personally, and can honestly say Chester County is well-served by his leadership and the INCREDIBLE men and women in his…

Rep. Ralph Norman to Host Special Forum for Law Enforcement in Camden on Tuesday

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This coming Tuesday, April 19th at 3:30 PM, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman will host a special law enforcement forum at the Woolard Technology Center in Camden, SC. The purpose of this forum is to hear from law enforcement officers about the issues important to them. Additionally, experts from SLED, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy will…