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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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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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