Johnson v. City of Clarksville

COOK, Circuit Judge.

Three minorities, Kevin Johnson, James Cossingham, and Jerry Jones, allege that city and county governments denied them use of certain facilities and funds because of discriminatory animus. The district court granted summary judgment for Defendants, holding that Plaintiffs failed to establish a prima facie case of discrimination, and Plaintiffs challenge this holding on appeal. We affirm.

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Plaintiffs Johnson, Cossingham, and Jones sought use of facilities belonging to Defendants Montgomery County and the City of Clarksville, Tennessee. Johnson, an African American, asked…