suspect classification

suspect classification: suspect classification n: a statutory classification that is subject to strict scrutiny by the judiciary of its consistency with constitutional equal protection guarantees because it affects a suspect class; also: suspect class

suspect classification: n.
A classification of people that seems to have no legitimate purpose, such as grouping people by race or sex when those traits could not be relevant to the matter at hand.

suspect classification: In constitutional law, a group that meets certain qualifications that make the group likely subjects of discrimination. Suspect classifications include those based on race, national origin, and alienage.

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suspect classification: n. A classification by racial group, national origin, sex, or citizenship, subject to strict scrutiny.

suspect classification: A presumptively unconstitutional distinction made between individuals on the basis of race, national origin, alienage, or religious affiliation, in a statute, ordinance, regulation, or policy.

suspect classification: A presumptively unconstitutional distinction made between individuals on the basis of race, national origin, alienage, or religious affiliation, in a statute, ordinance, regulation, or policy.

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