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‘Stories that need to be told’: Efforts to preserve Black history continue in MD
Maryland advocates and organizations persist in preserving Black history through grants, legislation and conservation despite federal setbacks.
Md. high court deems ‘thin blue line’ display at criminal trial unconstitutional
A criminal defendant’s constitutional right to an unbiased jury was inherently violated by the courtroom presence of a bailiff wearing a face mask emblazoned with the pro-police “thin blue line” flag during trial, a divided Maryland high court ruled.
Maryland high court weighs constitutionality of ‘thin blue line’ at trials
A criminal defendant cannot receive a fair jury trial when a bailiff wears a face mask emblazoned with the pro-police “thin blue line” flag during the court proceeding, a defense attorney told Maryland’s top court.
Maryland high court will weigh constitutionality of ‘thin blue line’ at trials
Maryland’s top court will weigh if defendant’s right to a fair trial is inherently violated by a bailiff wearing a "thin blue line" face mask in the courtroom.
On ‘thin blue line’ imagery at trials, Maryland appeals court issues caution
A criminal defendant’s right to an unbiased jury is not necessarily violated by the courtroom presence of a bailiff wearing a face mask emblazoned with the pro-police “thin blue line” […]
Feds targeted Black Lives Matter protesters, report finds
The federal government deliberately targeted Black Lives Matter protesters via heavy-handed criminal prosecutions, according to a new report.
Morrissey bans ‘blue line’ imagery on district court judges, staff apparel
Maryland District Court Chief Judge John P. Morrissey has told his fellow jurists and court staff not to wear any apparel that displays the “blue line” of support for law […]
Judges should avoid Black Lives Matter rallies, ethics panel says
Maryland judges should not participate in Black Lives Matter rallies because their clarion call for justice system reform and harsh criticism of law enforcement would bring the jurists’ impartiality into […]
