narrowly tailored

…is, only if the governmental entity imposing the restriction can demonstrate that the limitation is both necessary and narrowly tailored to serve a compelling governmental interest. Griswold v. Connecticut , 381 U. S. 479, 485 (1965). We have applied this principle specifically in the context of abortion regulations.…

…had required that laws substantially burdening religious exercise be justified by a compelling governmental interest and be narrowly tailored to advance that interest. In so holding, Smith declined to apply the balancing test set forth in Sherbert . Smith , supra , at 883–890. Under the Sherbert test, governmental actions…

…only to fighting words that insult, or provoke violence, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or gender,” and “is narrowly tailored to serve the compelling governmental interest in protecting the community from the effects of racial, religious, and gender hatred.” Id. , at 510, 511. This Court granted certiorari. 501…

…subject to strict scrutiny, which requires the Government to prove that the restriction “furthers a compelling interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.” WRTL , 551 U. S., at 464. This language provides a sufficient framework for protecting the interests in this case. Premised on mistrust of governmental power,…