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Thirsting for some bathtub gin? Supreme Court to review ban on distilling spirits at home
Summary by McKinney News Editorial Desk Michael Kunzelman | The Associated Press , as published by NBC DFW
· October 19, 2026
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The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago. Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-er...
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Key points Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-er... The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago. Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-er...
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