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mid-level scrutiny

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A quick definition of mid-level scrutiny:

Mid-level scrutiny is a term used in law to describe a level of examination that is not as strict as strict scrutiny, but not as lenient as rational basis scrutiny. It is also known as intermediate scrutiny. This level of scrutiny is used to evaluate laws that may affect certain groups of people differently, such as gender or sexual orientation. The court will examine the law to determine if it is substantially related to an important government interest.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Mid-level scrutiny is a legal standard used by courts to evaluate laws that may discriminate against certain groups of people. It is also known as intermediate scrutiny. This standard requires the government to show that the law serves an important government interest and is substantially related to achieving that interest.

Example: One example of a law that would be subject to mid-level scrutiny is a state law that requires all firefighters to be at least 6 feet tall. This law may discriminate against women and people of certain ethnicities who are typically shorter in stature. To pass mid-level scrutiny, the government would need to show that the height requirement is necessary for the job and that there are no alternative ways to ensure public safety.

Another example of a law that would be subject to mid-level scrutiny is a state law that prohibits same-sex couples from adopting children. This law may discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals. To pass mid-level scrutiny, the government would need to show that the law serves an important government interest, such as promoting the best interests of children, and that the prohibition on same-sex adoption is substantially related to achieving that interest.

These examples illustrate how mid-level scrutiny requires the government to justify laws that may discriminate against certain groups of people. The government must show that the law serves an important government interest and that there are no less discriminatory alternatives to achieving that interest.

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9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
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