Trump Signs Executive Order Regarding American Flag Burning
In 1989, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that burning the flag is a legitimate political expression protected by the U.S. constitution.
President Trump signed an executive order that requires the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for burning the American flag. In 1989, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that burning the flag is a legitimate political expression protected by the U.S. constitution. Trump’s order acknowledged the court’s ruling, but it said there is still room to prosecute flag burning if…