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Maryland Judge Bans ‘Thin Blue Line’ Clothing For Court Employees

The judge cited concerns about a perception of bias.

Mairead Elordi
Maryland Judge Bans ‘Thin Blue Line’ Clothing For Court Employees
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A Maryland district court chief judge on Wednesday banned court employees from wearing apparel with “thin blue line” designs, which are typically worn to show support for law enforcement.

Chief Judge John P. Morrissey sent an email on Wednesday informing all court employees of the new policy, which bans face masks and other clothing depicting the “thin blue line,” The Baltimore Sun reported.

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