Reply #7: the "states' rights" amendment

[pop goes the weasel]

Amendment 11 has been the excuse for sorry action on the part of states since it was ratified. Any idiot can look at it and tell, though, that it doesn't protect states from suits by their own residents.

AMENDMENT XI

Passed by Congress March 4, 1794. Ratified February 7, 1795.

Note: Article III, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 11.

The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.