Supreme Court to Review 1868 Ban on Home Distilling of Spirits

• The Supreme Court will review a nearly 160-year-old federal ban on distilling spirits at home.
• Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition argue that the 1868 law is outdated and rooted in Reconstruction-era politics.
• The ban was declared unconstitutional by a lower court, prompting the Trump administration to urge the Supreme Court to intervene.
• The Supreme Court's decision will determine the legality of distilling liquor at home.
• This case tests the power of Congress to regulate private activities related to alcohol production.