Interstate Relations Overview

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Each State must accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State.

The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one State is returned to that State.

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A formal agreement between States.

Each State must accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State.

The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one State is returned to that State.

Citizens are entitled to certain rights regardless of their State of residence.

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Interstate Compact: A formal agreement that requires congressional consent, facilitating collaboration between states or between a state and a foreign entity.
Full Faith and Credit Clause: Mandates that states recognize and uphold the public acts, legal records, and judicial decisions of other states, ensuring legal consistency across state lines.
Extradition: A legal mechanism by which a state can send a fugitive back to their original state where the crime was committed, reinforcing accountability in law enforcement.
Privileges and Immunities Clause: Found in Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution, it guarantees that citizens are entitled to certain rights and protections in all states, preventing discrimination against non-residents by prohibiting unreasonable distinctions between residents and non-residents.