In reviewing a properly challenged attempt by government to classify persons on the basis of race, the Supreme Court applies a standard of ______________.

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The Supreme Court applies a standard of strict scrutiny when reviewing a government attempt to classify persons on the basis of race. This means that the government must have a compelling interest for the classification and the classification must be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest, with no less discriminatory alternatives available.

In Reviewing a Properly Challenged Attempt by Government to Classify