Strict scrutiny
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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.
Currently, the only "suspect classifications" to which strict scrutiny applies are race,[2] religion,[3] and national origin.[4] Sexual orientation has been given a quasi-suspect classification.[5]
