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Quotation from NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. by Supreme Court of the United States
“Although activities may be intrastate in character when separately considered, if they have such a close and substantial relation to interstate commerce that their control is essential or appropriate to protect that commerce from burdens and obstructions, Congress cannot be denied the power to exercise that control.”
NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Opinion of the Court (Chief Justice Hughes) (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))
Chief Justice Hughes states the test for federal power over activities within a single state.
Citation: "Although activities may be intrastate in character when separately considered, if they have such a close and substantial relation to interstate commerce that their control is essential or appropriate to protect that commerce from burdens and obstructions, Congress cannot be denied the power to exercise that control." — Supreme Court of the United States, NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Opinion of the Court (Chief Justice Hughes) (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id nlrb-v-jones-and-laughlin-steel-q2)
Portrait: Charles Evans Hughes cph.3b15401 (3x4a), Underwood & Underwood, Public domain.
