In order for First Amendment protections to apply in a given instance,there must have been some "state action."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The requirement of state action is a fundamental principle of the First Amendment, meaning that the government or a state actor must be involved in the alleged violation of free speech rights for the First Amendment to apply. Private individuals or entities generally cannot violate the First Amendment, but they may be subject to other legal claims.

In Order for First Amendment Protections to Apply in a Given