"United States v. Darby: The Birth of Labor Rights Under the Commerce Clause"

Dive into the landmark Supreme Court case of United States v. Darby, where the Fair Labor Standards Act met its constitutional test. Join us as we unravel how lumber manufacturer Darby challenged the federal government's power to regulate interstate commerce through labor laws. Discover the Court's unanimous decision that reshaped labor rights by affirming Congress's authority to set minimum wage and maximum hours, regardless of state regulations. This pivotal ruling not only defined the scope of the Commerce Clause but also paved the way for modern labor protections.