A federal judge ruled a Pennsylvania's community's ban on the display of a pro-police "Thin Blue Line" flag has restricted free speech of public employees under the First Amendment.

LAGUNA BEACH, CA - AUGUST 20: A flag with the thin blue line, which is used to honor the fallen and the courage of police officers, lies on the boardwalk near the feet of police keeping ...

Prohibiting the use of the thin blue line flag restricts the free speech of public employees under the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Karen Marston decided.

If you had done your due diligence, when it comes to the "thin blue line" flag, there is much controversy regarding it. Many, including myself, see this flag as a "us” vs. “them” mentality.

A federal court has ruled that a prohibition by a Pennsylvania community on the display of the American flag with a thin blue line that is supportive of law enforcement is unconstitutional.. The ...