A university implements a policy that restricts the use of amplified sound systems on campus grounds between midnight and 6 AM to maintain a quiet environment. A student organization challenges the policy, arguing it violates their right to free speech. What standard should the court use to assess the legitimacy of this policy?
A basic review assessing the reasonableness of the restriction without heightened standards.
A framework evaluating the scheduling and location of expressive activities under a balanced scrutiny.
An examination based on the content and message being conveyed.
A strict analysis focusing on the protection of fundamental speech rights.
The policy regulates the time and place of expressive activities without addressing the content, categorizing it as a content-neutral regulation. The appropriate standard is the time, place, and manner test, which involves intermediate scrutiny. This test ensures that such regulations are non-discriminatory, serve a significant government interest, and provide alternative channels for expression. Other options incorrectly apply content-based scrutiny or inappropriate levels of review.
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