Thomasena Adams v. Governor McMaster

Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court granted the petition for original jurisdiction, holding that Governor McMaster's SAFE Grants Program uses public funds for the direct benefit of private schools, violating Article XI, Section 4 of the State Constitution. The Court also found petitioners had public‑importance standing and rejected the Governor's claim that the CARES Act preempts the state constitutional prohibition. The preliminary injunction was dissolved.