Substantive due process requires that a person have an opportunity to object to a proposed action before a fair, neutral decision maker.

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Substantive due process refers to the doctrine that certain rights are so fundamental that the government may not interfere with them unless it is necessary to achieve a compelling government interest. The description given pertains to procedural due process, which requires a fair process (such as notice and an opportunity to be heard) before the government can deprive someone of life, liberty, or property.

Substantive Due Process Requires That a Person Have an Opportunity