Amendments XI–XXVII
XI
- Jurisdiction
- United States of America
- Provision
- XI
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceThe 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 Eleventh Amendment was ratified February 7, 1795.
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the United States by Citizens of another State, or
by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.
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Amendments XI–XXVII · govinfo.gov · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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