America is comprised of individuals who come from “all walks of life”. This diverse union that encompasses the nation has rightfully earned it the title of a “melting pot” society. Though this congregation of unique peoples has enabled such a powerful and grandiose nation to form, the immense power and nobility of America has not been obtained without the enduring of hardships. Among the many struggles that America has been forced to bare is the issue regarding segregation. Segregation is defined as the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things. The separation of people, blacks and whites, has been a perpetual norm in America since the establishment of the American Constitution. The Founding Fathers claimed
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The case titled Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States involved an Atlanta Motel who refused accommodations to black individuals, for they believed that a diverse residency would cause white individuals to defer from coming to their establishment. Moreover, this refusal to lodge certain races violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964, yet the motel continued these practices. Upon being brought to trial, the Heart of Atlanta Motel declared that the United States had violated and exceeded its power of the Commerce Clause; thus, delegated to the federal government, the ability to regulate “ trade with foreign nations and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes” by passing Title II of the Civil Rights Act. Title II of the Civil Rights Act outlines unlawful practice of discrimination in public locations such as hotel, motels, restaurants, ect. that are engaged and effect interstate commerce. In due course, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress was well within their range of power during their enactment of each, and every section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Likewise, the Supreme Court stated that due to the fact that the motel was in the vicinity of Interstate 75 and 85, the establishment had the ability to impact the trade and commerce of the surrounding location. As a result of this decision, the Supreme Court ruled against The Heart of Atlanta Motel and required the establishment to open its services to all
The case titled Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States involved an Atlanta Motel who refused accommodations to black individuals, for they believed that a diverse residency would cause white individuals to defer from coming to their establishment. Moreover, this refusal to lodge certain races violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964, yet the motel continued these practices. Upon being brought to trial, the Heart of Atlanta Motel declared that the United States had violated and exceeded its power of the Commerce Clause; thus, delegated to the federal government, the ability to regulate “ trade with foreign nations and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes” by passing Title II of the Civil Rights Act. Title II of the Civil Rights Act outlines unlawful practice of discrimination in public locations such as hotel, motels, restaurants, ect. that are engaged and effect interstate commerce. In due course, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress was well within their range of power during their enactment of each, and every section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Likewise, the Supreme Court stated that due to the fact that the motel was in the vicinity of Interstate 75 and 85, the establishment had the ability to impact the trade and commerce of the surrounding location. As a result of this decision, the Supreme Court ruled against The Heart of Atlanta Motel and required the establishment to open its services to all