In May 2024, the York County BZA voted unanimously against solar cell manufacturing as not an approved use in a light industrial zone.
In Jan 21, 2026, Bivins v. York County suit was dismissed and ruled the adjacent landowner, Bivins, has no standing although law clearly states legal standing should Bivins claim he “may” be damaged.
The residents of Fort Mill, SC have been engaged in a costly battle against every level of our state’s judicial system. The legal maneuvering from the county, circuit and supreme courts over the past 2 1/2 years is staggering.
In the fall of last year, SC Attorney General issued a statement that York County had authority to revoke the construction permitting.
Regardless how the public fought using the zoning rules as their basis, the judges and courts at every turn allowed time to pass and the factory to open. In Feb 13, 2026, a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for Building A is issued. On March 2, 2026, within a month, the first Stop Work order is issued due to Hazardous spills and danger to the public.
With all state judicial remedies expired, Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity (CAGI) has petitioned to The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Silfab Solar as the conduit, this citizen’s petition speaks clearly. “Justice delayed is justice denied.”
Does South Carolina’s judicial system protect constitutional rights and due process violations experienced by its own citizens?
What does dismissal by the South Carolina Supreme Court to even hear the citizen’s complaint convey?
Are SC Courts promoting the denial of constitutional rights and 14th amendment violations of due process?
To seek relief outside of the South Carolina Judicial system, Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity (CAGI) is petitioning for an unbiased hearing with SCOTUS. The petition and memorandum were filed on May 14, 2026, and have been docketed for review by SCOTUS effective May 20, 2026.
For more information on how to assist the patriots of York County, go to Zeffy.com, type CAGI in either search bar and hit Enter, scroll down and click on the CAGI logo which will take you to the donor page.
Send checks to CAGI using the following address:
CAGI
3160 Highway 21 Suite 103 Unit 94
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity (CAGI) is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. CAGI has retained APPELLATE COUNSEL (www.appellatecounsel.law)
The anticipated cost is $75,000 to $100,000, of which approximately 50% has already been raised through individual donors.
Questions, please email CAforGI@gmail.com