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public-function test

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A quick definition of public-function test:

The public-function test is a legal rule that says if a private person does something that is usually done by the government, their actions can be considered as actions of the government. This rule is used in lawsuits where someone is suing the government for violating their rights. It helps to determine if a private person's actions can be held accountable under the law.

A more thorough explanation:

The public-function test is a legal principle used in cases brought under 42 USCA § 1983. It states that if a private individual or entity performs functions that are typically reserved for the government, their actions can be considered state action and subject to constitutional scrutiny.

For example, if a private prison company is responsible for providing medical care to inmates, and they fail to provide adequate care, they may be held liable under the public-function test. This is because providing medical care to prisoners is a function traditionally performed by the state.

Another example could be a private security company that is hired by a city to provide policing services. If the security company violates someone's constitutional rights while performing their duties, they may be held accountable under the public-function test.

The public-function test is an important tool for ensuring that private entities do not violate individuals' constitutional rights while performing functions that are typically reserved for the government.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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