inherently suspect classification
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 403 U.S. 365 - Graham v. Richardson · 1971Most cited · 3,123 citing opinions
[C]lassifications based on alienage, like those based on nationality or race, are inherently suspect and subject to close judicial scrutiny.
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