Because of Lack of State Action, the Supreme Court Refused

Multiple Choice

Because of lack of state action, the Supreme Court refused to find a violation of the Equal Protection Clause when

A) a deputy sheriff, hired by a private park to provide security, enforced a discriminatory policy of the park excluding blacks.
B) a privately owned restaurant, which leased space from the state in a publicly owned building, refused to serve blacks.
C) a private club, which had a liquor license issued by the state, discriminated against blacks.
D) None of the above; the Court found state action in all of these situations.