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CONLAW#013
What is sovereign immunity and when does it apply? When does it not?
Sovereign immunity means that Federal and state courts may not hear suits against state governments...
CONLAW#014
What are the exceptions to sovereign immunity?
A state may be sued: (1) if they explicitly waive immunity; (2) pursuant to federal laws adopted und...
CONLAW#015
What is abstention?
Federal courts may not enjoin pending state court proceedings (usually criminal) except in cases of...
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