Flag Burning
/ˈflæg ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of burning a flag, often as a form of political protest, which raises constitutional issues related to free speech and expression.
The Supreme Court ruled that flag burning constitutes protected symbolic speech under the First Amendment.
Forms
- flag burning
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Commentary
Flag burning is primarily discussed in constitutional law contexts concerning the balance between free expression and respect for national symbols.
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