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Gorun Et Al. v. Fall Et Al.

• 1968 • 393 U.S. 398 • Warren Court
In the case of Gorun et al. v. Fall et al., 1968, the plaintiffs, a group of taxpayers in Washington D.C., challenged the constitutionality of Public Law 89-183 which authorized federal funds to be used for construction and operation of subway systems in D.C. The plaintiffs argued that this law violated Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the U.S Constitution as it allowed Congress to exercise exclusive legislation over District affairs without their consent or representation. The Supreme Court...Open Case
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Term: 1968
Docket: 496
393 U.S. 398
89 S. Ct. 678
21 L. Ed. 2d 628
1969 U.S. LEXIS 2783

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In the case of Gorun et al. v. Fall et al., 1968, the plaintiffs, a group of taxpayers in Washington D.C., challenged the constitutionality of Public Law 89-183 which authorized federal funds to be used for construction and operation of subway systems in D.C. The plaintiffs argued that this law violated Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the U.S Constitution as it allowed Congress to exercise exclusive legislation over District affairs without their consent or representation. The Supreme Court ruled against them stating that while residents do not have voting representatives in Congress like states do; they are still represented by all members collectively who have a responsibility towards them. Furthermore, it was held that since public transportation is an essential service affecting interstate commerce and national defense among other things; its provision falls within Congressional powers under various constitutional provisions including those related to general welfare and common defense. Thus, despite acknowledging lack of direct representation for district residents; court upheld congressional authority over local matters citing broader national interests served thereby.

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Decided: Jan 20, 1969
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