The government cannot punish someone for burning a flag simply because the act is considered offensive or disagreeable.
The government cannot punish someone for burning a flag simply because the act is considered offensive or disagreeable.
The Supreme Court has determined that burning the flag is a form of political expression, which is protected by the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech.
The Supreme Court has determined that burning the flag is a form of political expression, which is protected by the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech.
Yes, it is legal to burn an American flag as a form of political protest, due to U.S. Supreme Court that classify flag burning as "symbolic speech" protected by the First Amendment.
Yes, it is legal to burn an American flag as a form of political protest, due to U.S. Supreme Court that classify flag burning as "symbolic speech" protected by the First Amendment.