text: Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution clearly states that "In all Cases . . . in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction."  Courts presented with the word "shall" in legislation, statutes, or laws have always interpreted it to mean must, exclusive, or allowing no discretion. No rule of civil procedure, Act of Congress, or statute can amend the Constitution and assertion of jurisdiction by any lower (i.e., district or appeals) court is a clear violation of the Constitution and betrayal of the supreme law of the land by the Judiciary.