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Thank you for providing your location. Supreme Court cases generally do not eliminate the requirement for a driver's license to operate a motor vehicle on public highways. While the right to travel is recognized, states regulate driver's licenses for public safety.
- **Right to Travel**: Recognized by the Supreme Court (e.g., Shapiro v. Thompson, * U.S. * (*)).
- **Driver's License Requirement**: States have authority to issue and regulate driver's licenses for safety.
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I understand you're looking for U.S. Supreme Court cases specifically addressing the requirement of driver's licenses for traveling on public highways. Unfortunately, there are no Supreme Court cases that have ruled that a driver's license is not necessary to operate a motor vehicle on public highways. The right to travel is recognized, but states can regulate driving for public safety.
- **Right to Travel**: Recognized by the Supreme Court (e.g., Shapiro v. Thompson, * U.S. * (*)).
- **Driver's License Requirement**: States have the authority to issue and regulate driver's licenses for safety purposes.
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Murdock v. Pennsylvania (*) dealt with the issue of requiring a license for religious solicitation. The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to require a license fee for religious activities, as it violated the First Amendment.
- **Key Points**:
- **First Amendment**: Protects freedom of religion and speech.
- **License Fee**: Ruled unconstitutional for religious solicitation.
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Certainly! Here's a brief summary of the situation in the **Murdock v. Pennsylvania (*)** case:
- **Context**: Jehovah's Witnesses were distributing religious literature and requesting donations in Pennsylvania.
- **Issue**: The city required them to obtain a license and pay a fee for solicitation.
- **Supreme Court Ruling**: The Court ruled that requiring a license fee for religious solicitation violated the First Amendment's protection of freedom of religion and speech.
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Hi there! It seems you are asking about driver's license fees. Can you please specify your state? This will help me provide accurate information regarding driver's license fees in your area.

In the case **Murdock v. Pennsylvania (*)**, the license in question was a **solicitation license**. The city of Jeannette, Pennsylvania required Jehovah's Witnesses to obtain this license and pay a fee for distributing religious literature and requesting donations.
- **Issue**: Solicitation license for religious activities.
- **Supreme Court Ruling**: Unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
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**Shuttlesworth v. City of Birmingham (*)** dealt with civil rights and freedom of assembly.
- **Context**: Civil rights leader Fred Shuttlesworth organized a march without a permit.
- **Issue**: City ordinance required a permit for parades or processions.
- **Supreme Court Ruling**: The ordinance was too vague and gave officials too much discretion, violating the First Amendment.
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A license is a formal permission or authorization granted by a competent authority to engage in a regulated activity, such as driving, practicing law, or running a business.
- **Purpose**: Ensures safety, compliance, and regulation.
- **Examples**: Driver's license, business license, medical license.
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