Pending
Ream v. Department of the Treasury
Pending Petition
Issue
(1) Whether the federal prohibition on home distilling exceeds Congress’ enumerated powers; and (2) whether the court should overrule Gonzales v. Raich or at least clarify that Congress’ commerce power does not extend to regulation of local, noncommercial conduct, and that its exercise is subject to meaningful judicial scrutiny.
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Jul 20, 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 20, 2026)Aug 14, 2026Brief for the Federal Respondents filed.Aug 19, 2026Brief amici curiae of Ohio, et al. filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of National Taxpayers Union Foundation filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Manhattan Institute filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Competitive Enterprise Institute filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Goldwater Institute filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amici curiae of Advancing American Freedom, et al filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Center for Individual Rights filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Professor Randy E. Barnett filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Texas Public Policy Foundation filed.Sep 1, 2026Reply of petitioner John Ream filed. (Distributed)
Sep 2, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.
Sep 8, 2026Rescheduled.
Recommended Citation: Ream v. Department of the Treasury, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/ream-v-department-of-the-treasury/