The defense maintained that the contested laws serve legitimate governmental interests — academic freedom, attracting and retaining quality teachers, and providing employment protections for teachers to insure that they are not unfairly dismissed. (laschoolreport.com)
Racial classifications are «inherently suspect» and thus must be narrowly tailored, serve a legitimate governmental interest, and use the least restrictive means possible. (educationnext.org)
The court found that privacy interests at stake outweigh any legitimate governmental interest, absent any «exigent circumstances». (slaw.ca)