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effects doctrine

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A quick definition of effects doctrine:

The effects doctrine is a principle in constitutional law that allows Congress to regulate activities within a state that have a significant impact on commerce between states. This means that if an activity affects interstate commerce, Congress has the power to regulate it. The name "effects doctrine" comes from the fact that the test is whether the activity has an effect on interstate commerce.

A more thorough explanation:

The effects doctrine is a principle in constitutional law that allows Congress to regulate activities within a state that have a significant impact on interstate commerce. The name of the doctrine comes from the fact that the test used to determine whether an activity falls under this principle is whether it "affects" interstate commerce.

For example, if a company in one state is dumping toxic waste into a river that flows into another state, Congress can use the effects doctrine to regulate the company's activities, even though the dumping is happening within one state. Another example is if a state passes a law that restricts the sale of a certain product, but that law has a significant impact on the interstate market for that product, Congress can use the effects doctrine to regulate the state's law.

The effects doctrine is an important tool for Congress to regulate activities that may have a ripple effect on the national economy. It allows Congress to ensure that states are not engaging in activities that harm other states or the country as a whole.

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choosingpeace
13:13
that's crazy
Def that fulbright
choosingpeace
13:14
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choosingpeace
13:14
i didn't even see that yep fas
lilypadfrog
13:14
why does the Fulbright have so much weight? idgi
And several pubs, and solid we. pretty awesome app
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13:14
idk I feel like that Fulbright isn't that big of a diff, there's so many countries where it is easy to get
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13:14
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texaslawhopefully
13:14
it is prolly they just had a great overall narrative and not KJD
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Maybe a fulbright alone isnt insanity, but pairing it with several first author pubs is sick
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texaslawhopefully
13:15
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UChi didn’t inv u but you hit cls w half
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Trismegistus
13:17
im pubbed in a bar association does that not mean anything wtfffff :(
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@ImpartialLion: water under the bridge for you now tbh 🔥
13:18
Wonder what HLS is doing w our apps tho
texaslawhopefully
13:18
at least you're wondering lol
texaslawhopefully
13:18
I had the II and then got R'd
lilypadfrog
13:19
guys am I part of this conversation i also have a good lsat and no acceptances. I want to feel included
Trismegistus
13:19
my own alma mater straight up ignoring me too
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@lilypadfrog: ur not a kjd without work experience. Back off
I think I’m headed for the HLS WL. I heard that if you get off the WL, you put down your deposit before you hear your offer? Idk how i feel ab that
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