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TEXAS v. JOHNSON

No. 88-155.

491 U.S. 397 (1989)

109 S.Ct. 2533

105 L.Ed.2d 342

TEXAS v. JOHNSON

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 21, 1989

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kathi Alyce Drew argued the cause for petitioner. With her on the briefs were John Vance and Dolena T. Westergard.

William M. Kunstler argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was David D. Cole.*

JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

After publicly burning an American flag as a means of political protest, Gregory Lee Johnson was convicted of desecrating a flag in violation of Texas law. This case presents the question whether his conviction is consistent with the First Amendment. We hold that it is not.

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