port preference clause
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From 284 U.S. 125 - Louisiana Public Service Commission v. Texas & New Orleans Railroad · 1931Most cited · 84 citing opinions
The specified limitations on the power of Congress were set to prevent preference as between states in respect of their ports or the entry and clearance of vessels. It does not forbid such discriminations as between ports.