The justices will determine the legality of the prohibition, which dates back to the Reconstruction era. The court's decision will resolve whether this long-standing federal ban on home distillation is still valid under the Constitution.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Supreme Court Reviews 160 Year Old Ban on Home Distilling
US Politics2 days ago
The US Supreme Court on Monday said it will evaluate the constitutionality of a federal law that prohibits individuals from producing spirits in their own residences. This legislation has remained in effect for nearly 160 years and restricts the distilling of liquor in private homes.
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