Coverage dated April 10, 2026

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

Headline from New York Post

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of ‌Appeals in New Orleans on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling.

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The Daily Caller
US Court Strikes Down 158-Year-Old Home Distilling Ban (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 10, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
Federal appeals court ruled 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional, finding it exceeded Congress’s power. The decision is a win for hobby distillers.
New York Post
US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 10, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of ‌Appeals in New Orleans on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling.
Hawaiitribune Herald
US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional - Hawaii Tribune-Herald (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)
Published Apr 10, 2026
Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description
US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Appeals court strikes down 158-year-old home distilling ban | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Apr 10, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
A U.S. appeals court today declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its power to tax.

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