A state government terminates a resident’s public assistance…
A state government terminates a resident’s public assistance benefits without providing a hearing or an opportunity to challenge the decision. The resident sues, arguing that the termination violated their procedural due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment. If the court follows the essential holding in Goldberg v. Kelly (1970), which of the following best describes the court’s likely reasoning if it rules in favor of the resident?
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Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (2023), which of the following hypothetical actions by a college admissions officer would be most likely to be considered constitutional under the Equal Protection Clause?
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A state enacts a law that significantly restricts the voting rights of a specific racial minority group, arguing that it is necessary to prevent voter fraud. The law is challenged under the Equal Protection Clause. If a court applies the principles outlined in Footnote Four of United States v. Carolene Products Co. (1938), which of the following is the most likely reason the court would apply heightened scrutiny to this law?
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