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"The exercise of the foregoing rights [freedom of movement and residence] may be restricted only pursuant to a law to the extent necessary in a democratic society to prevent crime or to protect national security, public safety, public order, public morals, public health, or the rights or freedoms of others."
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OAS: American Convention on Human Rights, art. 22.3

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  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted when provided by law, necessary in a democratic society, and consistent with other rights.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the rights and freedoms of others.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of national security.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of public order.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of public health or morals.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of preventing crime.
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