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12h 19min, jun 21, 1989 y - Texas v. Johnson

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Established that flag burning is protected symbolic speech. Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag to protest against the Reagan administration. He was sentenced to one year and jail a $2000 fine. The case went to the supreme court where the court established the burning of the flag is protected under expression in the first amendment.

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12h 19min, jun 21, 1989 y
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