Shapiro v. Thompson, 394 U.S. 618 (1969)
The Supreme Court held one-year residency requirements for welfare benefits unconstitutional because they penalized the constitutional right to interstate travel.
Citation: Shapiro v. Thompson, 394 U.S. 618 (1969).
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“I travel at the common law. I have a right to travel freely uncumbered pursuant to Shapiro versus Thompson.”Carl Miller — Right to Travel constitutional defense
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