Is the Wisconsin Law Violating the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution?

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Is the Wisconsin law violating the commerce clause of the United States Constitution? Yes, The Wisconsin statue is not constitutional. The interstate commerce clause shows this in Article I, Section 9 states, “No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels bound to, or from, on state, be obligated to enter, clear, or pay duties in another state”. This clearly shows that the state of Wisconsin cannot charge fines for straight mudguards of $500 each time the driver enters the state. Also, Wisconsin can’t fine for additional $5,000 for straight mudguards if a driver obtains five such violations of Wisconsin law. The State of Wisconsin enacted a statute that affects interstate commerce by imposing rear-fender mudguards be installed before entering the state. This means truckers will have to install the rear-fender mudguards at Wisconsin borders, which are only enforced in the state of Wisconsin, otherwise impose added expenses onto all out of state truckers trying to enter and do commerce in and around the state of Wisconsin. There are forty other states, including Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois, that allow owners and drivers of 18-wheel trucks to use straight mudguards. This also means that if the truckers refuse to install the rear-fender mudguards, the state of Wisconsin will lose commerce from out of state business due to truckers being forced around and not allowed in the state. This directly affects interstate commerce and therefore is unconstitutional. The commerce clause grants the federal government the authority to regulate interstate commerce. The interstate commerce has the ability to pass laws that regulate the behaviors of business. The federal government has the responsibility to enact safety requirements for trucks. Since out of state truckers follow all other

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