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Under School Colors: Private University Police As State Actors Under § 1983, Leigh J. Jahnig Dec 2015

Under School Colors: Private University Police As State Actors Under § 1983, Leigh J. Jahnig

Northwestern University Law Review

Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, individuals may sue those who violate their constitutional rights while acting under color of state law. The Supreme Court has held that private actors may act under color of state law, and may be sued under § 1983 in some circumstances. However, courts have not been consistent in determining whether private university police forces act under color of state law. Private universities often maintain police forces that are given extensive police powers by state statutes but are controlled by private entities. Some courts have looked directly to the state statutes that delegate police power, but …


Judiciary Rising: Constitutional Change In The United Kingdom, Erin F. Delaney Jan 2015

Judiciary Rising: Constitutional Change In The United Kingdom, Erin F. Delaney

Northwestern University Law Review

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The Definite Article: The D.C. Circuit's Redefinition Of Recess Appointments, Jeff Vandam Jan 2015

The Definite Article: The D.C. Circuit's Redefinition Of Recess Appointments, Jeff Vandam

Northwestern University Law Review

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