Question

Give at least two examples of actions protected under the privileges and immunities clause

Answer 1

Answer:

Example I: A Californian who owns a computer store, who wants to relocate to Virginia has the same rights of commerce that apply to a Virginian.

Example 2: A citizen of California is protected under the data privacy act, which restricts sharing personal data. If he moves to Washington state, which enacted the same law, he will have the same protection that a Washington citizen enjoys.

Explanation:

The privileges and immunities clause protects the individual right of a citizen of any state to enjoy the same privileges that a free citizen of another state possesses. This law was specifically designed to protect any person from losing his freedom to pursue and ultimately obtain happiness and federal protection. The examples above show that a citizen who wishes to relocate to another state in one state is entitled to the same privileges of a citizen of that   state, including protection or restrictions under state laws.