Title VII Definition of Industry Affecting Commerce

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, what is the definition of the term “industry affecting commerce”? Here's my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

DEFINITION OF INDUSTRY AFFECTING COMMERCE

The relevant law is found under 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and it defines the term “industry affecting commerce” as follows:

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(h) The term “industry affecting commerce” means any activity, business, or industry in commerce or in which a labor dispute would hinder or obstruct commerce or the free flow of commerce and includes any activity or industry “affecting commerce” within the meaning of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 [29 U.S.C. 401 et seq.], and further includes any governmental industry, business, or activity....

42 U.S.C. § 2000e (emphasis and hyperlinks added).

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