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Unemancipated minor

A person under the age of 18 who is still under the legal care and control of their parents or guardians and is not considered legally independent.

Interstate or foreign commerce

Business or activities that involve more than one state or a foreign country, giving the federal government legal authority over them.

Federal funds

Money provided by the U.S. government to states, organizations, or individuals for specific programs or activities.

Court of record

A type of court where a permanent record of the proceedings is kept, often used to refer to a higher court in a state's judicial system.

Injunction

A court order that requires a person or group to stop doing a specific action or to perform a specific action.

Preemption

A legal principle where a higher level of government (like the federal government) has the power to overrule or prevent a lower level of government (like a state) from passing or enforcing certain laws.

Severability

A legal clause stating that if one part of a law is found to be unconstitutional, the rest of the law can still remain in effect.