Latest News About A Us Appeals Court Declared The Federal Home Distilling Ban Unconstitutional

Updated 2026-05-28 11:02

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling is unconstitutional.[4]

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If you want, tell me your state (or whether you’re asking as a hobbyist, business, or policy issue) and I can summarize what this likely means in practice.

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

A U.S. appeals court on Friday 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. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled in favor of the nonprofit Hobby Distillers Association and four of its 1,300 members.

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Federal court declares federal ban on at-home distilling ...

Late last night, after months of litigation, a federal court in Texas decided the federal ban on at-home distillation of beverage spirits is unconstitutional. The district court’s decision is fair; it is correct on the law; and it is historic. Lawyers at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) represent several amateur home-distilling enthusiasts who want to […]

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