State Action v. Private Action Flashcards

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State Action Requirement

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Constitutional rights can only be violated by governmental action, not by private actors

Plaintiff has the burden to show (In order to show a constitutional violation either by the state or federal governments)

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Exception to state action requirement:

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  1. Public Function Theory
  2. Significant State Involvement Theory
  3. Insignificant state involvement
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What is the Public Function Theory?

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State action can be found in the actions of a privator when:

the private actor is performing a function is one that is traditionally and exclusively performed by the gov’t

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What is the Significant State Involvement Theory?

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State action can be found in the actions of a privator when:

the private action is closely encouraged and supported by the state

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What is insignificant state involvement?

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  • Business that government substantially regulates to which it grants a monopoly (e.g., utility company)
  • Nursing homes that accept Medicaid
  • Schools receiving government funds but operated by private corporation
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