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Katz, 546 U.S. 356 (2006), based on Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Constitution. In Lapides v. Board of Regents of University System of Georgia , 535 U.S. 613 (2002), the Supreme Court ruled that when a state invokes a federal court's removal jurisdiction , it waives the Eleventh Amendment in the removed case.
105-39: August 11, 1997 (No short title) An Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the City of Grants Pass, Oregon: Pub. L. 105–39 (text) 105-40: August 11, 1997 Warner Canyon Ski Hill Land Exchange Act of 1997: To provide for a land exchange involving the Warner Canyon Ski Area and other land in the State of Oregon
Article I describes the Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. Section 1 reads, "All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." The article establishes the manner of election and the qualifications of members of each ...
At 12:01 a.m., Jan. 17, 1920, America was cut off. Saloons closed their doors. Taps stopped flowing. People stockpiled their whiskey, beer and wine to weather the dry spell that would last 13 years.
Supreme Court of the United States 38°53′26″N 77°00′16″W / 38.89056°N 77.00444°W / 38.89056; -77.00444 Established March 4, 1789 ; 235 years ago (1789-03-04) Location Washington, D.C. Coordinates 38°53′26″N 77°00′16″W / 38.89056°N 77.00444°W / 38.89056; -77.00444 Composition method Presidential nomination with Senate confirmation Authorised by ...
Stephen Johnson Field (November 4, 1816 – April 9, 1899) was an American jurist. He was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from May 20, 1863, to December 1, 1897, the second longest tenure of any justice. Prior to this appointment, he was the fifth Chief Justice of California.
Eleventh Amendment may refer to: . The Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, restricting the ability to sue states in Federal court; Eleventh Amendment of the Constitution of India, relating to the election procedure of the Vice President of India
As the Articles' weaknesses became more and more apparent, the idea of creating a strong central government gained support, leading to the call for a convention to amend the Articles. [194] [195] The Constitutional Convention met in the Pennsylvania State House from May 14 through September 17, 1787. [196]