Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution
WEBThe Eleventh Amendment (Amendment XI) is an amendment to the United States Constitution which was passed by Congress on March 4, 1794, and ratified by the states on February 7, 1795. The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of individuals to bring suit against states of which they are not citizens in federal court.
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WEBThe 11th Amendment limits the federal judicial power to hear lawsuits against a state by citizens of another state or foreign nationals. Learn about the history, text, and interpretation of this amendment from Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute.
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WEBLearn how the Eleventh Amendment limits the federal courts' power to hear lawsuits against states, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted and applied it over time. Explore different perspectives on the Amendment's text, history, and scope.
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WEBThe Eleventh Amendment limits the federal judicial power to sue a state by citizens of another state or foreign nation. Learn about the history, text, and interpretation of this amendment from the official website of the U.S. Congress.
11th Amendment - Suits Against States | Constitution Center
WEBLearn about the 11th Amendment, which limits the federal courts' power to hear lawsuits against states by citizens of other states or foreign nations. Find out its history, interpretation, and significance for the Constitution.
Overview of the Eleventh Amendment - LII / Legal Information Institute
WEBThe Eleventh Amendment limits federal courts' power to sue states by citizens of another state or foreign states or their citizens or subjects. It was adopted after the Supreme Court allowed a suit against Georgia in Chisholm v. Georgia in 1793.
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WEBLearn about the Eleventh Amendment, which limits the federal judiciary's power to hear suits against states by citizens of other states or foreign countries. Find out how it was proposed, ratified, and applied in Chisholm v. Georgia and other cases.
Historical Background on the Eleventh Amendment
WEBThe Eleventh Amendment limits the federal courts' jurisdiction over suits against states without their consent. It was adopted in 1795 to overturn the Supreme Court's decision in Chisholm v. Georgia, which allowed citizens of other states to sue Georgia.
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WEBJul 27, 2022 · Learn how the Eleventh Amendment limits the federal courts' jurisdiction over suits against states and their officials. Find out the history, interpretation, and exceptions of this amendment that was adopted to overturn Chisholm v. Georgia.
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WEBThe Eleventh Amendment limits the federal courts' power to hear lawsuits against a state by citizens of another state or foreign nation. Learn about the historical background, early and modern jurisprudence, and exceptions to state sovereign immunity.