Wickard v. Filburn 1942
Could Congress limit wheat a farmer grew for use on his own farm?
317 U.S. 111 (1942)Federal and state power
- The question
- Could Congress limit wheat a farmer grew for use on his own farm?
- What the Court held
- Yes. Activity that, taken in the aggregate, substantially affects interstate commerce may be regulated.
- The vote
- 9–0
- Era
- World War II
- Read the opinion
- 317 U.S. 111 (1942), full text
This page summarizes the Court’s judgment in neutral terms. The opinion, concurrences and dissents are the authority; read them for the reasoning.