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2025-08-25 22:33:38 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 0D511DC6040D2E0307E1E4E09EB4CAD01F216CE0B848F64FA69EAF1D0739DF6B
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Original Note:
In 1989, the US Supreme Court found "Flag burning constitutes symbolic speech that is protected by the First Amendment." https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/texas-v-johnson/facts-and-case-summary-texas-v-johnson The EO is attempting to go after "flag desecration" via violations via other laws, like open burning restrictions, disorderly conduct, etc (in Sec. 2): https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/08/prosecuting-burning-of-the-american-flag/
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