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Gothmog

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11. This law is poorly worded
Wed Feb 26, 2014, 03:19 PM
Feb 2014

Texas has a similar law that only applies to governmental agencies http://www.democraticunderground.com/107815595 The Texas law is different from this law in that respect. The concept that governmental regulations can restrict a constitutional right must meet these standards is the same standard that has been in effect for a while. Under applicable federal court decisions and the Arizona law, one can only restrict a constitutional right if that limitation:

1. In furtherance of a compelling governmental interest.
2. The least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

This is the same standard that is in the Texas law. The only difference is that the Texas law is limited to governmental agencies and the Arizona law applies to everyone including private individuals

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