Commerce Clause — related Supreme Court cases
This page groups Supreme Court cases that involve the constitutional concept “Commerce Clause”. Use it to explore related decisions and see how the same idea shows up across different cases.
“Commerce Clause” is:
The power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3.
Source: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Where this concept definition/label comes from (for example, a constitutional provision or a reference framework).
Cases
These are cases where this concept was identified as relevant. Click a case to view its summary, holding, and supporting syllabus excerpts.
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FDA v. R. J. Reynolds Vapor Co.
20th June 2025
The regulation of e-cigarettes by the FDA under the TCA involves interstate commerce, as it affects the marketing and sale of tobacco products across state lines.
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Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA
20th June 2025
The case involves regulation of interstate commerce through the EPA's approval of state regulations affecting automakers and fuel producers.
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EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, L.L.C.
18th June 2025
The case involves regulation of refineries and fuel standards, which are part of interstate commerce.
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Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos
5th June 2025
The case involves the regulation of firearms manufacturers and sellers, which implicates interstate commerce.
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Bondi v. Vanderstok
26th March 2025
The case involves federal regulation of firearms, which implicates Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce.
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Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath
21st February 2025
The case involves the regulation of telecommunications services, which is an aspect of interstate commerce.