Gibbons v. Ogden

Thomas Gibbons

was sued by Aaron Ogden because he operated steamboats in New York waters that Ogden said he owned

Gibbons v. Ogden

1824--Clarified the commerce clause and affirmed Congressional power over interstate commerce.

The Hudson river

Flows between states (Federal government argument)

The word "commerce" includes

Intercourses among states, including navigation

The word "among" means

Intermingled with

New York Law was unconstitutional because

It violated the federal licensing act of 1793

Chief Justice...

John Marshall

Congress had the power to

Regulate commerce that crossed state lines (including transportation or anything that causes conflict)

Gibbons v. Ogden

Set the stage for the federal government's growth in power

Congress can overrule any state law if...

The activity is connected to interstate commerce

Aaron Ogden

given exclusive rights to navigate Hudson River from NY to NJ