The U.S.Supreme Court has:

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The U.S. Supreme Court has indeed used the Contract Clause to restrict states from retroactively modifying public charters and private contracts. This interpretation ensures that contracts and charters, once made, cannot be easily altered by state legislation, thereby providing a level of predictability and security in contractual and corporate affairs. The Contract Clause, however, does not preclude states from exercising their police powers or eminent domain, as these are inherent powers of the state necessary for public welfare and state functions.

The U.S.Supreme Court Has