2 Cited authorities

  1. Pearson v. Callahan

    555 U.S. 223 (2009)   Cited 22,294 times   8 Legal Analyses
    Holding that Eleventh Amendment immunity is "an immunity from suit rather than a mere defense to liability."
  2. Saucier v. Katz

    533 U.S. 194 (2001)   Cited 20,165 times   9 Legal Analyses
    Holding when a defendant seeks qualified immunity, "a ruling on that issue should be made early in the proceedings so that the costs and expenses of trial are avoided where the defense is dispositive."