CFS 4052 Lecture 5: Discussion Set #7
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The court has established certain fundamental rights as they pertain specifically to family life. Fundamental rights have been set forth by the court system and are entitled to heighten judicial scrutiny when intruded upon by the state. Cases have firmly established the due process clauses as the basis for the court"s recognition of certain values, which will be accorded special protection from governmental interference. These rights can pertain to all individuals, even those individuals that are not living with their families. These rights are often seen as a right to privacy and are grounded in due process. Describe and discuss briefly the early legal assumptions about the family in american. Early legal assumptions about the family in american society consisted of the courts considering the family as a safe zone. This being that all members were treated justly and individuals were thought to have their best interests considered at all times.