​​​​​​​Briefing on Blaine Amendments

On June 1, 2007, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted a briefing in Washington, D.C. on the status and effect of Blaine Amendments, which are provisions in state constitutions that restrict the use of public funds to support private religious schools. This report includes biographies of four panelists, prepared statements by the four panelists, a written statement submitted by the Anti-Defamation League, and the transcript of the proceeding.