@dvorahjudgenews: On August 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating prosecution for burning the American flag, reigniting a decades-old constitutional debate. 📜 Legal Background Flag burning has been protected under the First Amendment since the Supreme Court’s 1989 decision in Texas v. Johnson, which ruled that symbolic speech—even if offensive—is constitutionally protected. The Court reaffirmed this in United States v. Eichman (1990), striking down federal laws banning flag desecration. 🔥 Historical Roots Flag burning emerged as a powerful form of protest during the Vietnam War era, symbolizing opposition to U.S. military actions and government policies. It became a flashpoint for debates over patriotism and civil liberties. ⚖️ Constitutional Clash Trump’s order attempts to bypass these rulings by targeting flag burning that allegedly incites violence or constitutes “fighting words.” Legal experts argue this approach is unlikely to survive judicial scrutiny, as the Supreme Court has set a high bar for limiting speech based on incitement A. 🧠 Implications This move may be more symbolic than enforceable, but it sets the stage for renewed legal battles over the boundaries of free expression—and whether dissent can be criminalized in the name of national unity. #UnitedStates #Constitution #Protests #FlagBurningBan #BreakingNews

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