Constitutional Limits on Federal Court Jurisdiction

Question 1

state sovereign immunity

Answer 1

11A prohibits a party from suing a state (or state agency) in federal court UNLESS:
1. state explicitly consents to waive protection;
2. lawsuit pertains to federal laws adopted under Sect. 5 of 14A;
3. lawsuit seeks only injunctive relief against a state official, OR
4. lawsuit seeks money damages from a state official

Question 2

11A does NOT apply to

Answer 2

1. local govts
2. federal lawsuit by a state against another state
3. lawsuit by fed govt against a state