Wickard v. Filburn (1942) ultimately upheld the federal government's authority to regulate interstate commerce, even concerning wheat that a farmer grew for personal use. The Supreme Court ruled that Filburn's actions, while local in nature, had a substantial cumulative effect on the national wheat market. This decision expanded the interpretation of the Commerce Clause, allowing for broader federal regulations that could impact local economic activities. Overall, it reinforced the federal government's regulatory power over economic matters.
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