Controversy Over Flag Burning Near White House Sparks Legal and Political Debate
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Jay Carey, an Army veteran, was charged with illegally burning a flag near the White House, asserting it was his right as a citizen, shortly after President Trump called for prosecuting flag burners.
- Man who burned flag near the White House says ‘it was my right as a citizen’ The Washington Post
- PROSECUTING BURNING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG The White House (.gov)
- Flag burning has a long history in the U.S. — and legal protections from the Supreme Court NPR
- VIDEO: Army veteran detained outside White House after burning American flag FOX 5 DC
- Man arrested over flag burning near White House after Trump's executive order NBC News
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