The Privileges and Immunities Clause (U.S. Constitution, Article IV, Section 2, Clause 1) prevents states from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner. Unlike the Dormant Commerce Clause, there is no market participant exception to this clause.
In the case of Corfield v. Coryell (1823), Justice Bushrod Washington determined that the clause protected
...in their nature, fundamental; which belong, of right, to the citizens of all free governments; and which have, at all times, been enjoyed by the citizens of the several states which compose this Union, from the time of their becoming free, independent, and sovereign.
In his explanation of the scope of the rights protected by the clause, Washington included the right to travel through states for business or agricultural purposes, the right of the use of the courts, the right to purchase and hold property, and an exemption from higher taxes than state residents pay.
2006-06-26 10:20:11
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answered by Anonymous
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it comes from constitution, that means this immunity is guaranteed by constituion, like the head of state, or membres of government during their office, also members or Parliament, on congress in USA if u'r american.and this immunity cannot be taken off only by a decision of te representants of the people, i.e. members of legislative power or in last resort, supreme court if the decision of the legislative power is contested.
hope this will help.
2006-06-26 17:22:13
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answered by Leon the african 6
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