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Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
A 1946 federal statute that permits private parties to sue the United States in a federal court for most torts committed by persons acting on behalf of the United States.
Sovereign Immunity
A legal doctrine that prevents the government or its political subdivisions, departments, and agencies from being sued without its consent.
Eleventh Amendment
Affirms that states are protected from suits by citizens living in another state or foreigners that do not reside within the state borders.
Ex parte Young
A 1908 Supreme Court decision that allows suits against individuals acting on behalf of states in violation of federal law.
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