| Compare civil rights changes in Alabama's last
three Constitutions. The 1875 Constitution eliminated the citizen's right to bring a grievance against the State,
even though the State improperly took his property. The new law prohibits suits against the State and gives corrupt
State Officials immunity from prosecution. |
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CONSTITUTION OF 1868, Article I
Declaration of Rights
Section 16. That suits may be brought against
the state in such manner and in such courts as may be by law provided.
CONSTITUTION OF 1875, Article I
Declaration of Rights
Section 15. That the State of Alabama shall
never be made defendant in any court of law or equity.
CONSTITUTION OF 1901, Article I
Declaration of Rights
Section 14. That the State of Alabama shall
never be made a defendant in any court of law or equity.
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