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Kent v. Dulles

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Kent v. Dulles (1958) is a landmark United States Supreme Court case that ruled the government cannot use the issuance of passports to restrict an individual's right to travel abroad based on their political beliefs or affiliations. This decision reinforced the principle that freedom of movement is a fundamental right under the U.S. Constitution.