Craig v. Boren, 429 U.S. 190 (1976) p.686

SUBJECT

gender classification

FACTS

State law prevented young men from buying 3.2% beer while women of the same age could buy it.

ISSUE

What level of scrutiny to use.

HOLDING

The intermediate level of review developed.

RATIONAL

intermediate review - ends have to be important; the higher the level of scrutiny the more necessary it is to inquire in to the governmental ends.

means must be substantially related

There was 2% higher accident rate in men than women which was not enough to justify such a law.

Created on: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 13:22:56 (PST)