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oct 25, 1886 - Wabash vs. Illinois

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When Illinois tried to interfere with the railroad company, a supreme court case ensued. The decision of the court was that states could not regulate commerce outside of is borders. This case is important because the decision led to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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oct 25, 1886
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~ 139 years ago

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