A law that restricts a fundamental right violates substantive due process unless it promotes a compelling or overriding state interest.

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This is the principle established by the Supreme Court in its interpretation of the due process clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. A restriction on a fundamental right is subject to strict scrutiny, which means that the government must show that it has a compelling or overriding interest in the restriction and that the restriction is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

A Law That Restricts a Fundamental Right Violates Substantive Due