Intersovereign Litigation Flashcards
1
Q
Must the United States have a state’s permission to sue that state?
A
No. The United States can sue a state without its permission.
2
Q
May a state sue the United States without its consent?
A
No. However, Congress can pass legislation allowing the states to sue the United States.
3
Q
When can a state or individual sue an officer of the federal government?
A
only where the official has acted outside the bounds of their authority.
4
Q
May one state sue another state without the latter’s consent?
A
Yes. States do not need permission to sue one another.
