Historical Events tagged with "commerceclause"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Supreme Court Upholds Commerce Clause for Civil Rights

December 14th, 1964 60 years ago

The Supreme Court ruled on a landmark case regarding the use of the Commerce Clause by Congress to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations. The Heart of Atlanta Motel, which refused service to African Americans, challenged the federal government's authority. The Court decided that Congress could legislate against racial discrimination under its power to regulate interstate commerce, marking a significant step forward for civil rights and reinforcing federal intervention in social justice issues.

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