Tag: Constitutional Law

The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of a 160-year-old federal ban on home distilling. This decision follows conflicting rulings from two federal appeals courts, setting the stage for a landmark decision concerning personal liberty and federal regulatory power. The federal prohibition, in place since 1868, makes home distilling for personal use a federal offense, carrying significant penalties. The Court’s review will examine the scope of Congress’s taxing power and its historical application to individual activities.