Constitution of the United States - 11th Amendment

Summary

Main Document: Constitution of the United States
Date: February 7, 1795
Topics: Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution

The 11th Amendment protects a state from being sued by citizens of a different state or country.

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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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