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Revision as of 05:25, 8 June 2005 by Oregonrains (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Strict scrutiny is a standard used by the US Supreme Court in deciding whether a law or policy is to be adjudged constitutional or not. To pass strict scrutiny, the law or policy must be justified by a "compelling governmental interest" as well as being the least restrictive means for achieving that interest. Strict scrutiny is the highest standard used by the Court to review the consitutionality of a law.
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