USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Commerce Clause extends the anti-discrimination provisions in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to hotels that host travelers from outside the state. In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Clark, the Court held the government could enjoin the motel from discriminating on the basis of race under the Commerce Clause.

Detailed explanation-2: -Case Summary The owners of the Heart of Atlanta Motel challenged Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by filing suit against the government in federal court arguing that by passing the Act, Congress exceeded its Commerce Clause powers to regulate interstate commerce.

Detailed explanation-3: -The case was appealed to the Supreme Court, where oral arguments were heard on Oct. 5, 1964. In a unanimous (9–0) ruling issued on December 14, the court affirmed the district court’s finding. In his opinion for the court, Justice Tom C.

Detailed explanation-4: -The opinion of the court, announced on December 14, 1964, was delivered by Justice Tom C. Clark, with concurring opinions by Justice Arthur Goldberg, Justice Hugo Black, and Justice William O. Douglas.