Limits On Federal Jurisdiction

Question 1

State Sovereign Immunity (11th Amendment)?

Answer 1

prohibits a party from suing a state or state agency in Federal Court UNLESS:

a) State explicitly consents to waive protection;
b) suit pertains to federal laws adopted under 14th Amend.;
c) suit seeks only injunctive relief against a state official; OR
d) suit seeks money damages from a state official.

Question 2

11th Amend. DOES NOT apply to:

Answer 2

Local governments;

b) A federal lawsuit by a state against another state; OR
c) A lawsuit by the federal govt. against a state.