Events tagged with "gregory johnson"

Historical Events tagged with "gregory johnson"

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Politics & Government

Supreme Court Protects Flag-Burning as Protest

June 21st, 1989 35 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. Johnson that flag-burning constitutes a form of political protest protected under the First Amendment. The case arose when Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag during a protest at the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas. Charged with flag desecration under Texas law, Johnson argued his act was symbolic speech. The Supreme Court's ruling emphasized the importance of protecting free speech, even when it involves highly controversial expressions.