The more likely reason, however, is that if the idea is ultimately judged constitutional--a big if--this will only be because it applies to those who do not have the full legal rights of adults.
The idea absolutely will not be counted as constitutional. 
mnli hypothesis: The idea absolutely will not be counted as constitutional.  premise: The more likely reason, however, is that if the idea is ultimately judged constitutional--a big if--this will only be because it applies to those who do not have the full legal rights of adults.