1. Relations Among the States
Chapter 4
Section 2

2. Section 2 Interstate Relations
Article IV of the Constitution requires that states must give “full faith and credit” to the laws, records, and court decisions of other states.
This clause applies only to civil law, or laws relating to disputes between individuals, groups, or with the state.
Judicial decisions in civil matters in one state will be honored and enforced in all states.

3. Section 2 Interstate Relations (cont.)
One state cannot discriminate unreasonably against citizens of another state—they must have the same privileges and immunities as citizens of that state.
The states must extradite—return to a state—criminals and fugitives who flee across state lines to escape justice.
States must settle their differences with one another peacefully.

4. Section 2 Interstate Relations (cont.)
Interstate compacts are written agreements between two or more states.
Suits among two or more states are heard in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Examples of Interstate Compacts