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Fourth Circuit Rules Maryland Police Sergeant Not Immune from Racial Bias Suit

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Fourth Circuit Rules Maryland Police Sergeant Not Immune from Racial Bias Suit
Fourth Circuit Rules Maryland Police Sergeant Not Immune from Racial Bias Suit

Last week (late June 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that Maryland State Police Sgt. William Heath is not entitled to qualified immunity in a racial bias lawsuit brought by two Black officers. The complaint alleges Heath sent a racist image depicting George Floyd and created a hostile work environment.

Last week (late June 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that Maryland State Police Sgt. William Heath is not entitled to qualified immunity in a racial bias lawsuit brought by two Black officers. The complaint alleges Heath sent a racist image depicting George Floyd and created a hostile work environment.

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