Donald Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to prosecute, where possible, people caught burning the US flag. But according to a 1989 US Supreme Court ruling, flag burning is an expression protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. France 24’s Charlotte Hughes breaks down what this all means in practice.
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Could burning the US flag land you in jail?
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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