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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the DOJ to prosecute individuals who burn or desecrate the American flag, with penalties including up to one year in jail, asserting that flag desecration is a provocative act that should not be protected under free speech laws.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The White House (.gov)
President Trump issued an order emphasizing the importance of respecting the American flag, outlining measures to prosecute acts of desecration, including prioritizing enforcement of related laws, referring violations to state authorities, and denying immigration benefits to foreign nationals involved in flag desecration activities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing the Attorney General to vigorously prosecute individuals who desecrate the American flag, including through burning, and to clarify the legal scope of flag desecration laws and First Amendment protections.