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A federal judge in Texas ruled that a 156-year-old federal law banning the home distillation of spirits is unconstitutional.
The decision was made in favor of a group advocating for the legalization of personal spirit production, such as whiskey and bourbon.
The ruling has sparked discussions about the implications of this decision, including potential impacts on tax revenue and the broader scope of federal regulation on non-interstate manufacturing.
BREAKING: Trump-appointed federal judge found a federal law making it a felony to distill spirits at home unconstitutional. pic.twitter.com/zRkzNmdqjJ
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) July 12, 2024
For every home distiller making 10 gallons in a year, the government loses about $30 in tax revenue. Hardly justification for a Federal crime: https://t.co/cbsvRcAQoU
— Kings County Distillery (@KingsCoWhiskey) July 12, 2024
this is why they want to ban Project 2025
legal moonshine? what next, raw milk? Can't have that… https://t.co/1ZS6VZwndR
— Solsyphus 🪨 Capital (@solsyphus) July 12, 2024
