2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-1346.2009.00218.x
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Eleventh Amendment Immunity in Contemporary Practice: Revisiting the Legal Liability of Local Government in the United States

Abstract: Sovereign immunity is deeply rooted in the American system of government, and its role in balancing individual rights with democratic rule is crucial in litigation still today. This research highlights the fundamental principle of sovereignty and reviews relevant cases as it examines the legal liability of local governments in the twenty‐first century. While the U.S. Supreme Court continues to reject immunity below the state level, the lower courts have extended Eleventh Amendment immunity to local government … Show more

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