Privileges and Immunities Clause

The Privileges and Immunities Clause of the U.S. Constitution, Article IV, Section 2, Clause 1, protects citizens of one state who travel to another state. This Clause protects their right to travel, access to courts, and equal treatment for nonresidents. The Clause reads, "The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States."