ACLU Sues S.C. Election Commission, Alleges FOIA Violations Regarding Executive's Removal

SC Election Commission violated open meetings law, ACLU alleges • SC Daily Gazette

The SC chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing the state Election Commission, accusing its members of illegally conducting public business behind closed doors.

ACLU sues S.C. Election Commission, alleges FOIA violations regarding executive's removal

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) - The South Carolina chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union announced on Monday that it is suing the South Carolina Election Commission, demanding transparency regarding the firing of Executive Director Howard Knapp. "Last year, the State Election Commission removed South Carolina's top election official after a secret trial, secret deliberations, and [...]

ACLU-SC sues for transparency in 2025 firing of state’s top election official

The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina is suing to demand public transparency around the firing of State Election Commission Executive Director Howard Knapp on Sept. 17, 2025.