Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn.
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| Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn. | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | February 20, 2001 |
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.
Rule
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