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· 9/27/2023

STEPHEN EARL MESERVE v. STATE OF FLORIDA

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  • holding that public defender does not act under color of state law when defending clients
  • holding that a public defender is not a state actor when performing the traditional functions as defense counsel
  • holding that legal aid organization ordinarily is not a state actor for purposes of § 1983
  • holding that legal aid organization ordinarily is not a state actor for purposes of [Section} 1983
  • holding that legal aid organization ordinarily is not a state actor for purposes of Section 1983
  • holding that legal aid organization ordinarily is not a state actor for purposes of § 1983

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