The team involved in the controversy is part of a league organized through Prince George County Parks and Recreation Department. According to a parent, the team's coach had gotten approval from parents to add a Bible verse to the back of the players' jerseys. The team was later told by county officials that they would not be able to play for the rest of the season if they wore the customized jerseys, citing First Amendment concerns.

On Monday, Prince George County released a statement saying the situation has "prompted a policy review of the County's legal obligations in local government-sponsored programs," and while that review is underway, no players will be excluded from participation for any uniform alterations.

"Allowing participants to wear altered County-issued property does not

See Full Page