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U.S. Constitution Explained — Episode 17: The 11th Amendment Explained — State Sovereign Immunity

The 11th Amendment limits the power of federal courts by protecting states from being sued by private citizens from another state or country without their consent.

In this episode, we break down the 11th Amendment in plain language and explain how it established the concept of state sovereign immunity—a doctrine that still shapes lawsuits, civil rights cases, and government accountability today.

You’ll learn:

Why the 11th Amendment was added so early in U.S. history

What “sovereign immunity” actually means

Who can and cannot sue a state in federal court

How the amendment impacts civil rights, accountability, and justice

Why the 11th Amendment is still cited in modern Supreme Court cases

This episode explains how the Constitution balances individual rights against state authority, and why access to justice often depends on how this amendment is interpreted.

This is part of an ongoing series breaking down every Article and Amendment of the U.S. Constitution so everyday people can understand the legal system that governs them.

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