Texas v. Johnson
Supreme Court of the United States
1Opinion of the Court 1
491 U.S. 397 (1989)
TEXAS
v.
JOHNSON
No. 88-155.
Supreme Court of United States.
Argued March 21, 1989
Decided June 21, 1989
CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF TEXAS
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.[*]
2Opinion of the Court · BrennanJustice Brennan
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…
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