
Boston v. New York
Boston v. New York was a legal case involving a dispute over the rights to carry passengers between the two cities. The case centered on regulations and licensing requirements that restricted carriers from operating across state lines, raising questions about interstate commerce rights. The court had to decide whether these restrictions violated federal laws that promote free trade between states. Ultimately, the case highlighted the balance between state authority to regulate local transportation and the federal government's role in ensuring open interstate commerce, emphasizing the importance of a unified legal framework for transportation and trade across state borders.