Facial Challenge
/ˈfeɪʃəl ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal objection asserting that a statute or regulation is unconstitutional on its face, meaning it is invalid in all applications.
The plaintiff filed a facial challenge arguing the law violated the First Amendment.
Forms
- facial challenge
- facial challenges
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Commentary
Facial challenges seek to invalidate a law entirely, unlike as-applied challenges which target specific applications.
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