Congress passes a law banning racial discrimination at restaurants. One located in a small town does not want to serve African-Americans. The discrimination law will not apply because the business is not in interstate commerce.

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Even though the restaurant may not be engaged in interstate commerce, Congress has the power to regulate local businesses under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Therefore, the discrimination law would still apply to the restaurant.

Congress Passes a Law Banning Racial Discrimination at Restaurants