A group of local architects has met and decided that their bidding on public works projects has created a danger for the public because the bids come in so dangerously low that building safety is sacrificed.The action of the architects:

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The action of the architects violates the Sherman Act, regardless of their motivation. The Sherman Act prohibits any agreement or concerted action that restricts trade, and this includes a group boycott by architects in bidding on public works projects. The fact that their motivation is to protect public safety does not exempt them from antitrust law.

A Group of Local Architects Has Met and Decided That