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U.S. Const. amend. XI

Constitution
Constitution of the United States
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

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.

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