Questions and Answers
What is the background of the Katzenbach v. McClung case?
The owner of a restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama, refused to serve blacks, violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
What was the ruling in the Katzenbach v. McClung case?
The court ruled that discrimination in restaurants posed significant burdens on interstate flow of food and restricted blacks traveling from state to state.
What is the significance of the Katzenbach v. McClung case?
The case led to an expansive reading of Congress's commerce power requiring only a 'rational basis' for connecting interstate commerce and local economic activity to justify federal regulation.
Study Notes
Background
- Case involved a Birmingham, Alabama restaurant owner refusing service to Black patrons.
- Acted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, particularly its provisions for non-discrimination in businesses serving interstate travelers.
- Highlighted the intersection of civil rights and commerce regulations.
Ruling
- The court determined that restaurant discrimination impacted interstate commerce significantly.
- Found that such discrimination restricted Blacks' ability to travel and access services across state lines.
- Emphasized the federal government's role in regulating local businesses that affect interstate activities.
Significance
- Expanded interpretation of Congress's commerce power in relation to civil rights.
- Established that only a "rational basis" is needed to connect local economic activity with interstate commerce for federal regulatory purposes.
- Set a precedent for future civil rights cases regarding the regulation of businesses and discrimination practices.
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Study the key terms and concepts related to the landmark case Katzenbach v McClung. This quiz focuses on the civil rights implications of the ruling and its impact on discrimination in restaurants. Ideal for understanding the historical context of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
