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In the respect that penalties can be enforced, the legal status of the American flag is none. That is, treating the flag as any other normal object is not a punishable act.
There have been repeated attempts to pass a Constitutional Amendment to give the flag "special status," but as to this date, none have passed in Congress.
The logic behind this is that while US Flag represents the entire country, and is a symbol of those ideals which embody the American Nation, one of those ideals is freedom of expression. Freedom of expression includes the right to use symbols in any manner one desires, including symbols that others might hold in reverence. It's a nice irony, that by abusing the flag in an attempt to discount or devalue what it stands for, a person actually re-affirms its meaning.
Yes, but many are not aware...
Federal Code RL30243 includes "Flag Code." It is quite extensive about how the flag should be handled, treated, displayed and disposed of. The only difference in this and other laws is that it can or can not be followed willingly. There are no penalties for not following it, but it is still a violation of national code.
What else can I help you with?
What was the Court's reason for protecting a protester who burned an American flag?
it is legal to burn a flag
What was the court's reason for protecting a protester who burned the American flag?
it is legal to burn a flag
Can the president of the US order the American flag out of public schools?
YEs maybe, but he could not enforce such an order- it would have no legal status (and is so crazy that it would be the start of grounds for impeachment .)
What side of the American flag can you hang the Texas flag?
When displaying the Texas flag alongside the American flag, the Texas flag should be flown at the same height or higher than the American flag. If displayed on a single pole, the American flag should be at the top, with the Texas flag below it. When displayed on separate poles, the Texas flag can be positioned to the right of the American flag when facing the flags. This positioning honors the Texas flag's status as a state flag while maintaining respect for the national flag.
Is it legal to add weights to the American flag?
shut up you stupid yank
What is the legal status in the US of a native Puerto Rican?
American citizen by birthright
How do you spell American flag?
American flag is correct.
Is it the American flag or the US Flag?
The American Flag.
What flag is raised first the American flag or you battalion flag?
American flag
Is it illegal to stand on the American Flag?
It is not illegal, per se. It would be very disrespectful and a violation of the US Flag Code. However, the Flag Code holds no legal standing and includes no penalties for violations.
What view does the Constitution take regarding the legal status of Native American nations?
They are considered state governments.
What is the legal age to drink for military personel on American soil?
21. It does not change because of military status.
