Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn.: Difference between revisions
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|facts=Brentwood Academy is a private school. | |||
The Association (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn.) penalized Brentwood Academy for informing incoming students about spring football practice. | |||
|issues=When can the actions of a private entity be regarded as state action? | |issues=When can the actions of a private entity be regarded as state action? | ||
|holding=The private entity becomes a state actor whose activities may be challenged if | |holding=The private entity becomes a state actor whose activities may be challenged if | ||
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| Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn. | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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| Citation | |
| Date decided | February 20, 2001 |
Facts
Brentwood Academy is a private school.
The Association (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn.) penalized Brentwood Academy for informing incoming students about spring football practice.Issues
When can the actions of a private entity be regarded as state action?
Holding
The private entity becomes a state actor whose activities may be challenged if
- the private actor receives significant encouragement from the state.
- the state has coercive power over the private entity
- the private entity participates in joint activities with the state government.
