Judge Rules PA Township’s ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flag Ban Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that it’s unconstitutional for a Pennsylvania community to prohibit the display of the “Thin Blue Line” or “Blur Lives Matter” flag that symbolizes solidarity with members of law enforcement. The lawsuit stemmed from a Jan. 11 resolution adopted by the Springfield Township’s board of commissioners, who voted 5-2 to ban the display of the flag on all township properties. The ban also covered “visible depiction of the symbol on the clothing or skin” of the township’s employees during workdays or “while representing the township in any way,” meaning that police officers who have a Thin Blue Line-themed pin tattoo would not be allowed to show it not only during duty time but also whenever they’re wearing a uniform....