The general rule is that a defendant must prove both a discriminatory impact and discriminatory intent to prove an equal protection violation.
A) Yes, both prongs are typically required.
B) No, one or the other needs to be proven.
C) Malicious is the standard not discriminatory.
D) Disproportionate impact is the standard.

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To prove an equal protection violation, a defendant generally needs to demonstrate both discriminatory impact and discriminatory intent.

The General Rule Is That a Defendant Must Prove Both