In that case, the SC found that prohibiting blacks and whites marrying violated the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th amendment. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
The industry also claims the regulation violates equal protection clause, saying it treats manufacturers of heavier products different from those creating smaller - but equally toxic - products. (treehugger.com)
The request comes after a California Superior Court struck down various teacher tenure and seniority statutes under that state's constitution and the U.S. Constitution's Equal Protection Clause in the Vergara v. California case. (tnreport.com)