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U.S. Constitution: Eleventh Amendment

Eleventh Amendment - Suits Against States

Amendment Text | Annotations

The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.

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Annotations

• State Immunity
• Purpose and Early Interpretation
  • Expansion of the Immunity of the States
• The Nature of the States' Immunity
• Suits Against States
  • Consent to Suit and Waiver
  • Congressional Withdrawal of Immunity
• Suits Against State Officials
• Tort Actions Against State Officials