TEXAS VS JOHNSON

WHAT HAPPENED

• In 1984, Gregory L. Johnson burns the American Flag
• He does this against the Reagan Administration
• He is sentenced to a year in jail and a $2,000 fine.

COURT

• Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the case
• This pushed the court to the Supreme Court.

COURT DECISION

• 5:4 Ruling in favor of Johnson
• He is protected by the 1st amendment

NEW AMENDMENT????

• After heated discussion......
• The amendment is failed by a vote
• Legally, you may burn the flag without punishment