Under the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the U.S. Constitution, a state must not discriminate against citizens of other states in favor of its own residents. This clause ensures that citizens from one state have the same fundamental rights and protections when they are in another state. It promotes national unity and protects the rights of individuals as they move between states. Exceptions can exist for certain legitimate state interests, such as residency requirements for voting or certain licenses.
the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states.
The privileges and immunities clause states that citizens of one state must be treated equally to citizens of other states when it comes to basic rights and protections.
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States
the right to receive protection from state government and the right to sue and defend actions in court.
In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution includes the Extradition Clause, which mandates that a person charged with a crime in one state and found in another state must be returned to the state where the crime was committed. This section also addresses the treatment of citizens of different states, ensuring they receive the same privileges and immunities as the citizens of the state they are in. Additionally, it includes provisions regarding the capture of fugitive slaves, though this aspect was rendered obsolete by the 13th Amendment.
Privileges and Immunities was addressed in the 14th amendment of the Constitution, "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States."
The Privleges and Immunities clause does allow states to draw reasonable distinctions between its own residents and those of other states. This, any state can require that a person living within the state for some time before he or she can vote or hold public office.
require out-of-state students to pay higher tuition at state universities that in-state students
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Article Four deals with relationship of states, full faith and credit clause, privileges and immunities clause and extradition
No, the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the 14th Amendment states, 'No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States...' It has been interpreted as guaranteeing the right to travel to other states and to move there.
No, the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the 14th Amendment states, 'No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States...' It has been interpreted as guaranteeing the right to travel to other states and to move there.