Summary
President Donald Trump signed an order to punish people who burn the U.S. flag with a year in jail. This action goes against a Supreme Court decision that protects flag burning as free speech under the First Amendment. Free speech groups criticize the order as a violation of civil liberties.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order punishing flag burning with jail time.
- The order gives one year in jail for flag burning with no early release.
- The 1989 Supreme Court decision protects flag burning as free speech.
- Free speech groups argue the order violates the First Amendment.
- Attorney General is instructed to prosecute flag burning cases fully.
- The order also considers revoking visas or deporting foreign nationals involved in flag burning.
- Trump claims, without evidence, that flag burning incites riots.
- Legal experts argue that flag burning is not a widespread problem.
