Legal Opinion
Potter v. McQueeney
District Court, D. Rhode Island
Decided February 28, 1972No. Civ. A. 4806PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
PETTINE, Chief Judge.
Plaintiff, a permanent patrolman with the Providence Police Department, complains that he was suspended from the police force for wearing a moustache, in derogation of his constitutional rights. Jurisdiction is claimed under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 28 U.S.C. § 1343; relief is sought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 2201, 2202.
Plaintiff was suspended under Regulation 201.13 of the Providence Police Department, which reads
Neatness
A member of the force shall be neat and clean about his person. He shall be cleanly shaven and shall have his hair…
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3Cited by4 opinions
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