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aug 18, 1877 - Munn v Illinois

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The Supreme Court upheld the Granger laws. The Munn case allowed states to regulate certain businesses within their borders, including railroads, and is commonly regarded as a milestone in the growth of federal government regulation.

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aug 18, 1877
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~ 148 years ago