Essay On The Effects On Interstate Commerce

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The U.S. Supreme Court developed the “effects on interstate commerce” test to allow interstate activities. This was meant to allow anyone to be accommodated at any hotels or motels. Most commerce is considered “interstate commerce” because most guest come from other states, which made motels and hotels subject to regulations. Although, the Supreme Court ruled that it wasn’t constitutional because it discriminated against certain races. Congress regulated the interstate commerce, being that most motel businesses are from people who are coming in and out of Georgia. “The power of Congress over interstate commerce is not confined to the regulation of commerce among the states. It extends to those activities, which affect interstate commerce, or

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