We forget today the long and bitter history of nativist anti-Catholicism, but the memories of it do not die so easily among Catholics themselves. (religion-online.org)
The Blaine Amendments, which also were initiated by Nativists fearful of Catholicism and which remain in place in many states, ban any state aid to private, religious schools. (faith.org.uk)
Noting that the «parties devote a significant portion of their briefs discussing the question whether the constitutional provisions at issue in this case are so - called «Blaine amendments»» originally motivated by anti-Catholic nativist sentiment, the court found that «none of the parties has produced any authority suggesting we may disregard constitutional provisions merely because we suspect they may have been tainted by questionable motives. (nsba.org)