Judge allows group to fly '86 47' flag in DC, rejecting claim it is a threat to Trump
Summary
A federal judge ruled that a progressive group in Washington, D.C., can display a flag with the phrase "86 47" during protests. The judge decided that the flag is not a true threat against President Donald Trump and protects the group's right to political speech under the First Amendment.Key Facts
- The phrase "86 47" was also involved in the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
- A progressive group called Accountability NOW USA has been flying the "86 47" flag during protests to call for President Trump’s impeachment.
- The Secret Service investigated the phrase as a possible threat against President Trump.
- The Department of Justice argued that "86 47" could be seen as a call for violence against the president.
- U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss granted a temporary order allowing the group to keep their protest permit despite the flag.
- Judge Moss said political speech cannot be censored if it doesn’t clearly threaten violence.
- The phrase "86" traditionally means "to get rid of" and does not officially mean "to kill," according to Merriam-Webster.
- The flag was displayed during a protest near a courthouse, focusing on political expression rather than a violent threat.
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