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Supreme Court reviews constitutionality of federal home distilling ban

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The Supreme Court is currently considering the constitutionality of a federal ban on distilling liquor at home, a law that has been in place for nearly 160 years. The case, Department of Justice v. McNutt, will likely proceed with arguments next year, with a decision expected by late June or early July. The law prohibits any person from producing distilled spirits at home for personal use.

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The ban was originally established by Congress to combat rampant tax evasion, as commercial distillers were reportedly paying bribes to revenue officers rather than paying the required $2 per gallon tax. The Supreme Court's review challenges the scope of Congress's taxing power.

A Supreme Court case has set a new legal precedent regarding the scope of congressional power, following a prior state ruling that limited Congress's authority.

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  • supreme courtHighest court considering the constitutionality of the distilling ban.
  • CongressCongress that enacted the federal ban on home distilling.
  • departmentDepartment involved in the case challenging the ban.
  • federal governmentFederal government whose taxing authority is being challenged.

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