The U.S. Constitution

 

Amendment 11 (1795)

 

AMENDMENT XI

 

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.

 

Modifies: Article III, Section 2

Passed by Congress: March 4, 1794

Ratified: February 7, 1795