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The Commerce Clause

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The commerce clause — Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 — empowers Congress to regulate commerce among the states.

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Interstate railroads, trucking, and markets that cross state lines fall under national regulation.

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Broad interpretation has blurred the line between interstate and intrastate commerce.