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minimal scrutiny

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A quick definition of minimal scrutiny:

Minimal Scrutiny: A way for judges to look at a law and decide if it is okay or not. This is used when the law doesn't involve really important rights or groups of people. If the law is related to a good reason that the government has, then it will be okay. This is the easiest way for judges to decide if a law is okay or not. It is also called the rational-basis test or rational-purpose test.

A more thorough explanation:

Minimal scrutiny, also known as the rational-basis test, is a criterion used by courts to analyze a statute that does not involve a fundamental right or a suspect or quasi-suspect classification under the Due Process or Equal Protection Clause. Under this test, a court will uphold a law if it has a reasonable relationship to the attainment of a legitimate governmental objective.

For example, if a state passes a law requiring all drivers to wear seat belts while driving, the court will apply minimal scrutiny to determine if the law is constitutional. The court will ask if the law has a reasonable relationship to a legitimate governmental objective, such as promoting public safety. If the court finds that the law is rationally related to this objective, it will uphold the law.

Another example is a law that requires individuals to obtain a license before operating a business. The court will apply minimal scrutiny to determine if the law is constitutional. The court will ask if the law has a reasonable relationship to a legitimate governmental objective, such as protecting consumers from fraud. If the court finds that the law is rationally related to this objective, it will uphold the law.

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texaslawhopefully
13:04
and they'll get back to you within a few days
13:04
@atwatodbit: they emailed me a day after submitting the form
atwatodbit
13:05
ah ok, i've seen that, just need to get parental info then. just making sure
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Feeling fortunate and its my top choice as of now haha
lilypadfrog
13:06
what if you fill this out and you haven’t been admitted? just a next level move? they probably have to let you in then
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:06
I applied to all my places in late september and am still waiting to hear back. ive missed all three types of waves (WL,R,A) am i screwed??
texaslawhopefully
13:07
Your guess is as good as mine. I'm in the same boat for most schools
Trismegistus
13:07
begging chicago for an A
atwatodbit
13:08
the vast majority of the t14 has not hit 50% of their As, many have not even hit 25%. zero reason for panic
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:08
Thank you texas!
choosingpeace
13:08
missing CLS and Penn waves im so screwed
choosingpeace
13:08
i applied early too i hate everything im crashing out im crashing OUT
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:08
I literally have no experience in this type of stuff, but if i get waitlisted, should i send an email about continued interest?
lilypadfrog
13:09
im so nonchalant
lilypadfrog
13:09
i will probably hear something back eventually
texaslawhopefully
13:10
I wish I could be like you lily
Trismegistus
13:10
im actively losingh my mind man
choosingpeace
13:10
@texaslawhopefully: lmaoo same Im crashing out so bad like it's never been this bad
texaslawhopefully
13:11
I need Chicago on Friday
Trismegistus
13:11
me too
Trismegistus
13:11
sixty coffees is having an insane cycle
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:12
jesus they really are
GreyCeaselessMammoth
13:13
sixtys making a historic run here
Trismegistus
13:13
theyre close to my stats that's how i know them lol
choosingpeace
13:13
stanford harvard columbia duke wtfff
choosingpeace
13:13
uva nyu umich
13:13
I’m just tryna be like him fr fr
choosingpeace
13:13
that's crazy
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