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The Importance Of Interstate Commerce

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Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states that “Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with the Indian Tribes” (Epstein, et. al., 2017). “Congress can regulate the channels of interstate commerce and has the authority to regulate and protect the instrumentalities of interstate commerce, and persons or things in interstate commerce. Congress has the power to regulate activities that substantially affect interstate commerce” (Epstein, et. al., 2017).

The hypothetical case of United States v. Bates details the appeal and controversy of Interstate Commerce filed by Norman Bates, owner of Eros Lodge and Eros Bar and Grill located in the city of Utopia in the State of Grace. Bates is concerned how his business could be affected by having same sex couple customers. Bates is not only worried about how profits could decrease, he also believes that homosexuality is immoral. He believes that many of his regular customers would not return or customers would be angry about same sex couples being present during their romantic getaway at the Eros Lodge. The Public Administration Equal Access Act forbids discrimination regarding sexual orientation in places such as those owned by Norman Bates. The Equal Access Act applies to any business whose daily operations affect interstate commerce. The Eros Lodge and Bar and Grill are not private businesses, and there are more than five rooms available for guests. Many guests are

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