Constitutional History History Coursework Research

00115517 CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY
Name Course Instructor Date
CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY
Mayor of New York v Miln
The court ruled in favor of New York City using police power to evaluate the health of immigrants as part of efforts to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the people. In the 1837 case, Justice Barbour ignored the commerce Clause argument that highlights that the US Congress can regulate commerce with foreign nations states and Indian territories.
The Charles River Bridge Case
It was held that the legislature had the right to issue new and competing corporate charters. The case involved settling a dispute regarding the Contract Clause of the Constitution and obligations. The judges also relied on earlier precedents to support businesses.
Prigg v. Pennsylvania
In the 1842 case, Taney considered the Fugitive Slave Act to be constitutional supersedes issues of personal liberty laws and the supremacy clause. Pennsylvania laws contradicted secti...