Privileges and Immunities Clause

What is Privileges and Immunities Clause?

The Privileges and Immunities Clause (U.S. Constitution, Article IV, Section 2, Clause 1, also known as the Comity Clause) prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner. Additionally, privileges and immunities include a right of interstate travel, to vote in federal elections, to assemble to petition federal officers and other rights arising out of federal laws.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Article III of the U.S. Constitution
• Lawful arrest
• Motor Vehicle Searches
• Jurisdiction
• Inherent Powers