In 1927, Justice Oliver Wendell Homes described this concept as "the usual last resort of constitutional arguments." However, its use has since been expanded to cover welfare 
In 1927, Justice Oliver Wendell Homes described this concept as "the usual last resort of constitutional arguments." However, its use has since been expanded to cover welfare benefits, gender discrimination, and other non-race- related cases. For 10 points -- name the US law concept, found in the Fourteenth Amendment, requiring that persons be similarly treated under the law.
In 1927, Justice Oliver Wendell Homes described this concept as "the usual last resort of constitutional arguments."