What It Means
States cannot be sued in federal court by citizens of another state without consent.
Historical Context
Passed after Chisholm v. Georgia (1793).
Original Text
“The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit... against one of the United States by Citizens of another State...”
- Amendment Number
- 11 of 27
- Ratified
- 1795
- Category
- Modern
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