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| − | Strict Scrutiny is a form of constitutional review that is used to determine the validity of legislation that discriminates on the basis of suspect categories, such as race. Under Strict Scrutiny review, a statute can be found valid if the statute is narrowly tailored to an important governmental objective. It has been said that strict scrutiny is strict in theory, but fatal in fact. | + | {{discrimlaw}}Strict Scrutiny is a form of constitutional review that is used to determine the validity of legislation that discriminates on the basis of suspect categories, such as race. Under Strict Scrutiny review, a statute can be found valid if the statute is narrowly tailored to an important governmental objective.<ref>''[[Loving v. Virginia]]'', 338 U.S. 1</ref> It has been said that strict scrutiny is strict in theory, but fatal in fact. |
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Strict Scrutiny is a form of constitutional review that is used to determine the validity of legislation that discriminates on the basis of suspect categories, such as race. Under Strict Scrutiny review, a statute can be found valid if the statute is narrowly tailored to an important governmental objective.[1] It has been said that strict scrutiny is strict in theory, but fatal in fact.
Reference
- ↑ Loving v. Virginia, 338 U.S. 1