§ 2721. Impermissible basis for denial of passports

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A passport may not be denied issuance, revoked, restricted, or otherwise limited because of any speech, activity, belief, affiliation, or membership, within or outside the United States, which, if held or conducted within the United States, would be protected by the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 49, as added Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 113, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 655.)

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Public Law 102–138
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1992 and 1993 for the Department of State, and for other purposes

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Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841
Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 113
105 Stat. 655

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§ 2721

Impermissible basis for denial of passports

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ActAug. 1, 1956, ch. 841

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 113

Stat.105 Stat. 655

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