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The “desecration of the flag” charge for burning the flag fits relatively well under the law as written - it is just a law that seems to scream unconstitutional.
The “desecration of the flag” charge for burning the flag fits relatively well under the law as written - it is just a law that seems to scream unconstitutional.
The “desecration of the flag” charge for burning the flag fits relatively well under the law as written - it is just a law that seems to scream unconstitutional.
Not unconstitutional on its face. But where the flag is burned as an expression of an idea, e.g. as a form of protest, it certainly runs afoul of the First Amendment.
Not unconstitutional on its face. But where the flag is burned as an expression of an idea, e.g. as a form of protest, it certainly runs afoul of the First Amendment.
Tennessee
The State of Tennessee makes it a Class A misdemeanor for intentional desecration of the U.S. flag or the Tennessee flag. [Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 39-17-311]
Desecration = arson!
Tennessee
The State of Tennessee makes it a Class A misdemeanor for intentional desecration of the U.S. flag or the Tennessee flag. [Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 39-17-311]
Desecration = arson!
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