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Overbreadth

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A quick definition of Overbreadth:

Overbreadth: When a law or rule is made, it should only apply to the specific thing it was meant to cover. However, sometimes the law is too broad and covers things it wasn't supposed to. This is called overbreadth.

A more thorough explanation:

Overbreadth is a term used to describe a law or regulation that goes beyond its intended purpose and covers activities that it was not meant to cover. This can lead to the restriction of constitutionally protected activities.

For example, a law that prohibits all forms of public assembly, including peaceful protests, in a certain area may be considered overbroad. While the law may have been intended to prevent violent protests, it also restricts the right to peaceful assembly, which is protected by the First Amendment.

Another example is a law that prohibits all forms of online communication, including social media, in an attempt to prevent cyberbullying. This law may be considered overbroad because it restricts free speech and communication that is not related to cyberbullying.

These examples illustrate how overbreadth can lead to the restriction of constitutionally protected activities and the need for laws to be carefully crafted to avoid unintended consequences.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
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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
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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
Give it 4 more weeks at least. Everyone in this chat needs to wait longer.
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