In Gonzales v. Raich, which type of personal activity was subject to regulation?

In Gonzales v. Raich, the Supreme Court addressed the question of whether the federal government could regulate the growing of marijuana for personal use under the Commerce Clause. The decision held that even activities that seem local and non-commercial, like growing marijuana for one's own personal consumption, can still have a substantial effect on interstate commerce.

The Court reasoned that even though the marijuana in question was not sold or transported across state lines, its cultivation could affect the national market for marijuana. This understanding aligns with the notion that personal activities, when taken collectively, can have significant impacts on interstate commerce, justifying federal regulatory power. Therefore, growing marijuana for personal use was subject to federal regulation, affirming the government's ability to impose restrictions even on seemingly non-commercial local activities.

This case illustrated how the federal government maintains authority over activities that might be intrastate but could potentially influence the larger commercial market, thus clarifying the breadth of the Commerce Clause.