Historical Events tagged with "chisholm v georgia"
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Ratification of the 11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, altering the judicial power of the federal courts. This amendment arose from concerns over states being sued in federal court by citizens of another state or foreign entities. It aimed to clarify state sovereignty and limit the jurisdiction of federal courts. The amendment was proposed by Congress in 1794 and ratified by the states in 1795, greatly impacting how states could be held liable in court, protecting them from certain lawsuits.
Continue ReadingU.S. Congress Passes the 11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by Congress to address a concern that had arisen from Supreme Court decisions, particularly the 1793 case of Chisholm v. Georgia. This amendment aimed to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts in cases where a state was sued by a citizen of another state or a foreign nation. By clarifying the judicial powers of states and reinforcing state sovereignty, the amendment was instrumental in shaping the relationship between federal authority and state rights in the emerging United States. It was ratified by the states shortly thereafter.
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