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United States v. Constantine, 296 U.S. 287 (1935) was a case before the United States Supreme Court that concerned liquor laws and taxation. Congress placed a tax on liquor dealers who violate state liquor laws. The Court struck it down as an attempt to regulate an activity through taxation.

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United States Supreme Court

296 U.S. 287

United States  v.  Constantine

 Argued: Nov. 14, 1935. --- Decided: Dec 9, 1935

Messrs. Homer S.C.ummings, Atty. Gen., and Gordon Dean, of Washington, D.C., for the United States.

Mr. Wm. S. Pritchard, of Birmingham, Ala., for respondent.

Mr. Justice ROBERTS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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