PSC 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Rational Basis Review, Equal Protection Clause, Suspect Classification
28 Oct 2017
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How does the court evaluate discrimination under the 14th. Take a closer look at cases and be suspicious of government action when - law discriminates adjacent a minority (suspect classification) This test applies all categories (applied to every case with the 14th amendment) Purposely discrimination: outcome = incluned to defer to government interest. Strict scrutiny (close examination of government with more expected from them: applied to laws that involved either: Scotus has no set standard for suspect classification . Is it a reason to treat people differently? does it make a difference: is the group in a position of political vulnerability (eg. numerical minority) The only category that is always consistently suspect = race. Definition: policies that aim for equality of opportunity by attempting to overcome past discrimination to advocate for more equal outcomes for racial minorities (and sometimes women) in hiring or admission to educational progress, in particular.
