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Democrat-led Connecticut town council refuses to fly ‘thin blue line’ flag for trooper killed in line of duty — but LGBTQ, American flags flown at half-mast

A largely Democratic Connecticut town council has sparked controversy after it refused to fly the “thin blue line” flag for a state trooper killed in the line of duty last week. The Wethersfield Town ...
WTKR

Police at the University of Wisconsin told to avoid 'thin blue line' imagery while on duty

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (UWMPD) is restricting officers from displaying "thin blue line" flag imagery while in uniform after the department received criticism for sharing ...
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Connecticut town refuses to fly 'antagonistic' Thin Blue Line flag honoring slain trooper

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (TND) — A town council in Connecticut voted against a motion Monday to fly the Thin Blue Line flag in honor of a state trooper who was killed on duty. Trooper First Class Aaron ...
WTNH

Wethersfield decision not to fly Thin Blue Line flag draws controversy

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Wethersfield Town Council’s vote not to fly the Thin Blue Line flag ahead of a fallen trooper’s funeral has drawn some ire. Connecticut State Police Trooper First ...
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What does Idaho’s new law say about pro-police flags? This town found out

A new Idaho law means that Thin Blue Line flags cannot be flown on government property. Idaho’s new flag law, which has been skirted by some cities, has affected a Treasure Valley town that ...
Reason

Ban on Town Employees' Displaying Thin Blue Line American Flag Imagery on Town Property Violates First Amendment

From Tuesday's decision in Fraternal Order of Police v. Township of Springfield, decided by Judge Paul Matey, joined by Judge Anthony Scirica, concluding that the policy was unconstitutional: The ...