Docket 95-1694
Docket 95-1694
Regents of Uni v. of Cal. v. Doe
The Supreme Court ruled that the University of California is immune from suit in federal court under the Eleventh Amendment, even though the federal government, rather than the state, would have ultimately paid for any monetary damages awarded.
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- Decided
- Decision released
- Feb 19, 1997
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The Supreme Court ruled that the University of California is immune from suit in federal court under the Eleventh Amendment, even though the federal government, rather than the state, would have ultimately paid for any monetary damages awarded.
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Case Accepted
Arguments HeardUpcoming
Decision ReleasedFeb 19, 1997
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