U.S. Supreme Court to review 1868 federal ban on home distilling of liquor
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a federal statute enacted in 1868 that bars individuals from distilling liquor at home. The petition follows a recent prosecution of a small‑scale distiller who violated the ban. The Court’s review could reshape how federal law regulates home‑based alcohol production and affect hobbyist distillers nationwide.