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title: "Craig v. Boren — Definition & Meaning | Model Diplomat"
description: "Craig v. Boren (1976) is the Supreme Court case that set intermediate scrutiny for sex-based classifications under the Equal Protection Clause."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Craig v.
- Boren (1976) is the U.
- What standard of review did Craig v. Boren establish?
- How does intermediate scrutiny differ from strict scrutiny?
- Which earlier and later cases connect to Craig v. Boren?

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