Controversy Over Flag Burning and Trump's Executive Order
TL;DR
President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to prosecute flag desecration, challenging the 1989 Supreme Court ruling that such acts are protected under the First Amendment, with potential for a legal challenge given the current conservative court majority.
- Trump’s flag-burning order tests a Supreme Court ruling. Here’s how. The Washington Post
- PROSECUTING BURNING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG The White House (.gov)
- Charlamagne tha God argues flag-burners 'don't give a damn about America' after Trump executive order Fox News
- VIDEO: Army veteran detained outside White House after burning American flag FOX 5 DC
- Man burns U.S. flag near White House to protest Trump order The Washington Post
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