What Is Strict Scrutiny?

Suspect classification is a class that has been historically discriminated. Strict Scrutiny is used by the courts and in which determine whether an act by the president , national, congress, or state is valid. Scrutiny is applied to the classifications that are unproven to violate constitutional rights to equal protection. Laws that treat people differently based on race and gender do violate the constitution requirements for “Equal Treatment” because for example, no person can be detained in jail for a crime unless directed by a jurisdiction. Equal protection comes into place where in states no person with life can be derived with life, liberty, or property. Strict Scrutiny is the standard that engages affirmative action cases. There are 3