President Trump has signed an order to ban flag burning, even though it’s protected free speech. The president’s order directs the Justice Department to investigate instances of flag burning. He said flag burners should receive a one-year jail sentence. However, in 1989 the Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag constitutes “symbolic speech” that’s protected […]
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Trump order bans flag burning despite free speech protection
President Trump has signed an order to ban flag burning, even though it’s protected free speech. The president’s order directs the Justice Department to investigate instances of flag burning. He said flag burners should receive a one-year jail sentence. However, in 1989 the Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag constitutes “symbolic speech” that’s protected by the First Amendment.