Arts & Culture
Strict Scrutiny Review in Equal Protection Challenges
Quick fact
Under strict scrutiny, a law can only survive if the government proves it is necessary to achieve a compelling state interest—and this standard is so demanding that almost every law subjected to it fails, especially those that discriminate on the basis of race.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that governments can't discriminate, but what happens when a law makes a distinction based on race? Why do some laws get thrown out immediately while others survive?