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Practice question: Intermediate Scrutiny Test

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Practice question

Assume intermediate scrutiny applies to a program's eligibility classification. The government states an important objective but presents no substantial explanation of how its categorical distinction advances that objective. Analyze the deficiency without substituting strict scrutiny.

Legal references

  • Samahan ng mga Progresibong Kabataan v. Quezon City, G.R. No. 225442, August 8, 2017, Part II(C), https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/aug2017/gr_225442_2017.html
  • White Light Corporation v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 122846, January 20, 2009, Part III(C), https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2009/jan2009/gr_122846_2009.html

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