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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 10 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Holt v. Hobbs.

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1 Holt v. Hobbs Anchor
scotus · 2015
green “if a less restrictive means is available for the government to achieve its goals, the government must use it.” 7
2 Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
scotus · 2014
green “it is important to confirm that a premise of the court's opinion is its assumption that the hhs regulation here at issue furthers a legitimate and compelling interest in the health of female employees.” 3

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