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The Constitution applies to actions by who?
The constitution applies only to government action. Generally, private conduct need not comply with...
Does discrimination violate the 13th Amendment?
Discrimination never violations the 13th Amendment—only slavery itself does. However, discrimination...
When may private conduct be required to comply with the Constitution?
There are several situations in which private conduct must comply with the Constitution: (1) where a...
When assessing private conduct and determining whether the Constitution applies, what are some examples of when state action has occurred?
There is state action where (1) the government leases premises to a restaurant that racially discrim...