Eleventh Amendment: Protecting State Sovereignty in Federal Courts

John Adams opposed the Supreme Court's decision in Chisholm v. Georgia, which allowed citizens to sue states in federal court. Following this decision, the Eleventh Amendment was ratified, affirming state sovereign immunity in federal courts. This amendment marked a critical shift in the balance between state and federal powers, reinforcing state protections against certain legal actions by individuals from other states or foreign nations. By limiting federal judicial authority, the amendment reaffirmed the autonomy and protection of state governments. #StateSovereignty #Federalism #JohnAdams #MoofLife