Government Action ("State Action")

Question 1

government action

Answer 1

P must show that a violation is attributable to govt action which applies to all levels of local, state, and fed govt
- the conduct of private actors is NOT protected by US constitution

Question 2

government action exceptions

Answer 2

courts will find govt action of a private actor when:
1. it’s a traditional public function (powers traditionally AND exclusively reserved to govt), OR
2. significant govt involvement exists to authorize, encourage, or facilitate private unconstitutional conduct