Eleventh Amendment - Suits Against States

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ELEVENTH AMENDMENT

SUITS AGAINST STATES

CONTENTS

• State Immunity
  • Purpose and Early Interpretation
    • Expansion of the Immunity of the States
  • The Nature of the States' Immunity
  • Suits Against States
    • Consent to Suit and Waiver
    • Congressional Withdrawal of Immunity
• Suits Against State Officials
  • Tort Actions Against State Officials

Last modified: February 8, 2006