Interstate Commerce Commission v. American Trucking Associations, Inc.

467 U.S. 354 · Decided June 5, 1984 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Interstate Commerce Commission v. American Trucking Associations, Inc. was decided on June 5, 1984 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Truck or motor carrier regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Interstate Commerce Commission et al. v. American Trucking Associations, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1983-114, docket 1983-114-01.

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