US Pres. Signs Order To Criminally Charge Those Who Burn US Flag In Protest

2025-08-25 07:04:39

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the US attorney general to prosecute those who burn or in any way desecrate the American flag, leading to criticism by free speech advocates.
"If you burn a flag, you get one year in jail, no early exits, no nothing," Trump said as he signed the order in the Oval Office.
The order instructs the attorney general to "vigorously prosecute" people who violate flag desecration laws and to pursue litigation to clarify the scope of the First Amendment regarding the issue.
The order signed by Trump also directs the attorney general to refer flag desecration cases to state or local authorities, and instructs the administration to prohibit and terminate visas, residence permits, and naturalization proceedings for those who desecrate the flag. (end)
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