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2025-08-25 23:29:40 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F7CEF796EBD6D87862F56C916535746B0DB6A2A405414A27C904F9B6DC85387D
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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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