In Re Jackson Lockdown/MCO Cases

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I. The Procedural Background 872

A. Consolidation of Cases 872

B. The Motions to Dismiss 872

II. The Facts as Alleged 873

III. The 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claim 875

A. MCO Motion: State Action 875

B. State Motion 877

1. Personal Involvement 878

2. Constitutionality of Post-Riot Conditions 878

IV. The 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3) Claim 878

A. Elements of a § 1985(3) Claim 878

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B. Intra-corporate Conspiracy Exception 879

C. Class-based Animus Requirement 880

1. Legislative History 880

2. Sixth Circuit Case Law 881

3. McDonald’s Allegations 883

V. The 42 U.S.C. § 1985(2) Claim 885

VI. The 42…