Summary
The Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution clarifies that the judicial power of the United States does not extend to suits 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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- Amendment 11
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Full text
Amendment 11 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.