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Why has the Supreme Court repeatedly ruled that flag burning is a protected form of political protest?
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∙ 9y ago
Government is not allowed to prohibit the action or expression of an idea [protected by the First Amendment] simply because the public or society finds it offensive. Flag burning to this day is an ongoing argument. There have been two cases: United States v. Eichman & Texas v. Johnson. Both cases were overturned. Certain "interest groups" and various government officials still fight to prohibit flag burning.
Ora Nader
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∙ 14y ago"Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive."
For more information on Supreme Court decisions dealing with flag burning (and other desecration) see Related Links, below.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoGovernment is not allowed to prohibit the action or expression of an idea [protected by the First Amendment] simply because the public or society finds it offensive. Flag burning to this day is an ongoing argument. There have been two cases: United States v. Eichman & Texas v. Johnson. Both cases were overturned. Certain "interest groups" and various government officials still fight to prohibit flag burning.
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∙ 11y agoIn a nutshell, the court ruled that speech is not limited to the spoken word.
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The Supreme Court recognized that burning an American flag as an exercise of what freedom?
The Supreme Court decided flag desecration involved "expressive" political speech, which they declared an important component of free speech protected by the First Amendment.For more information about Supreme Court decisions on flag burning, see Related Links, below.
Does Flag Burning Violate the First Amendment?
Yes, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Flag burning is a protected form of speech.
The Supreme Court recognized that burning an American flag is an exercise of which freedom?
The Supreme Cour recognized tha burning the American flag is an exrecise of our freedom of speech. In the case of the State of Texas vs Johnson. They said that he could not be arrested for it because under the 1st amendment of the constituiton it was considered symbolic speech and therefore protected.
A decision of the us supreme court can be overturned by?
A later decision, or refinement ruling of the same court; or a ruling of that same court based upon a new or amended law to comply with that ruling. For example: John burns the US Flag on the steps of the State Capital. The State arrests him because the state amended its constitution based on a previous decision by the US Supreme court that flag burning is protected speech, thereby making flag burning unlawful. The US Supreme court would rule that the amendment violates the US Constitution (which is superior) and strike down the state amendment. The State then writes a law that John has to buy a permit to burn the flag in any form of protest. The US Supreme Court would uphold that law as long as it did not: 1) discriminate in who the permits were issued to, or 2) make the cost or time involved in issuance of the permit unbearable (too much to afford). **Please note this is just a simple example and involves a lot more than is illustrated. FOR PLATO - an amendment to the constitution
Which instance of political expression would be considered symbolic speech?
4.2.4 a candidate speaking at a town hall meeting
Did the US Supreme Court rule that burning the American flag is protected symbolic speech and can not be outlawed by government?
Yes. Flag burning and other forms of desecration are considered expressive political speech protected by the First Amendment.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
The Supreme Court recognized that burning an American flag as an exercise of what freedom?
The Supreme Court decided flag desecration involved "expressive" political speech, which they declared an important component of free speech protected by the First Amendment.For more information about Supreme Court decisions on flag burning, see Related Links, below.
Why has the supreme court repeatedly ruled that flag burning an acceptable form of political protest?
"Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive." For more information on Supreme Court decisions dealing with flag burning (and other desecration) see Related Links, below.
Why has the supreme court repeatedly ruled flag burning is an acceptable form of political protest?
"Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive." For more information on Supreme Court decisions dealing with flag burning (and other desecration) see Related Links, below.
Why has the supreme court repeatedly ruled that flag burning is an acceptable form political protest?
"Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive." For more information on Supreme Court decisions dealing with flag burning (and other desecration) see Related Links, below.
Did the US Supreme Court uphold laws against flag burning because flag burning presents a clear and present danger to national security?
No. The US Supreme Court didn't uphold laws against flag burning; it overturned laws against flag burning on the grounds that burning the US flag is expressive political speech protected by the First Amendment.For more information on the US Supreme Court and flag desecration cases, see Related Questions, below.
Does Flag Burning Violate the First Amendment?
Yes, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Flag burning is a protected form of speech.
Can you get arrested for burning a flag?
No, the Supreme Court ruled in the 1990's that burning a flag is a form of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment. As long as the flag burning does not endanger anyone it is perfectly legal.
What amendment allows the burning of the US flag?
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the act of burning the US flag as a form of free speech. In 1989, the Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. Johnson that burning the US flag is a symbolic expression protected under the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court recognized that burning an American flag is an exercise of which freedom?
The Supreme Cour recognized tha burning the American flag is an exrecise of our freedom of speech. In the case of the State of Texas vs Johnson. They said that he could not be arrested for it because under the 1st amendment of the constituiton it was considered symbolic speech and therefore protected.
Is flag burning in the us illegal?
No it is not illegal. Several years ago the Supreme Court ruled that it was freedom of speech and that the 1st amendment protected someone if they burned the flag. It is a form of protest.
Will flag burning in the U.S. ever be banned?
Flag burning will probably not be banned.No, the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled1 that burning the American flag is a form of expression protected by the First Amendment. Municipalities have issued misdemeanor summonses for starting fires without a permit, however. 1. See TEXAS v. JOHNSON, 491 U.S. 397 (1989) and UNITED STATES v. EICHMAN, 496 U.S. 310 (1990) (Source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_it_illegal_to_burn_the_American_flag)
