Reversed and remanded by published opinion. Judge RUSSELL wrote the opinion, in which Judge MURNAGHAN and Judge CHASANOW joined.
OPINION
DONALD RUSSELL, Circuit Judge:
This case presents the question of whether a physician who provides medical services to an inmate of a state-run prison acts "under color of state law," within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. § 1983. It is a case of first impression in this Circuit.
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