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 ConstitutionThe 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.