less drastic means
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From 364 U.S. 479 - Shelton v. Tucker · 1960Most cited · 3,468 citing opinions
even though the governmental purpose be legitimate and substantial, that purpose cannot be pursued by means that broadly stifle fundamental personal liberties when the end can be more narrowly achieved. The breadth of legislative abridgment must be viewed in the light of less drastic means for achieving the same basic purpose.