The Original Intent and Meaning of the "Commerce Clause" The Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) is used as a justification for almost every overreach of federal authority violating both Civil Liberties and States Rights . "to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian" The power to regulate is not the power to prohibit. Additionally, it is only supposed to be applied to commerce that crosses state lines. Not Commerce within the state. The attached link is the complete academic analysis on the "Commerce Clause". It is long, dry, complex, and enlightening. Highly recommend it if one is interested and has the patience. #CommerceClause, #StatesRights, #CivilLiberty, #FederalOverreach, #Regulate, #Regulation, #Prohibit "https://www.bu.edu/rbarnett/Original.htm" https://www.bu.edu/rbarnett/Original.htm