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US Supreme Court to review 1868 federal ban on home distilling of liquor

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the 1868 federal ban on home distilling of spirits, a law enacted to curb liquor tax evasion. The case questions the scope of federal authority under the Constitution's taxing power. A ruling could reshape the regulatory landscape for small-scale alcohol production and tax enforcement.

Daily Maverick2 days agoUSengCredibility 21%View source

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Mosaic Score5.2
Model confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

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Washington, D.C.

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