Question

Why did the Interstate Commerce Commission have difficulty enforcing reforms?
The courts often ruled against the commission.
The commission had no power to ban rate discrimination.
The commission members supported laissez-faire policies.
The courts would not hear cases on interstate commerce.

Answer 1

The courts often ruled against the commission.

Explanation: Congress gave the ICC limited enforcement power, so it had to rely on the courts to enforce its orders — and federal courts frequently sided with the railroads, undermining the commission's ability to carry out reforms.