Texas vs. Johnson
Background Info
In the state of Texas, there was a law in place about burning American flags. This was not allowed or accepted in Texas. Johnson was found burning a flag by Dallas City Hall to protest the Reagan Administration. He was tried and found guilty. He took his case to supreme court when he was appealed.
Court Rulings
In a vote of 5 to 4, they found in favor of Johnson. There is nothing unconstitutional about burning a flag in a way of protest. His right to burn was protected by the 1st amendment.
Lasting Effect
This case was huge in lasting effect. This pretty much sums up how the outcome of all flag burning cases because it was such a specific topic.\
Other Facts
This case showed how close the vote on some subjects sometimes.
In the state of Texas, there was a law in place about burning American flags. This was not allowed or accepted in Texas. Johnson was found burning a flag by Dallas City Hall to protest the Reagan Administration. He was tried and found guilty. He took his case to supreme court when he was appealed.
Court Rulings
In a vote of 5 to 4, they found in favor of Johnson. There is nothing unconstitutional about burning a flag in a way of protest. His right to burn was protected by the 1st amendment.
Lasting Effect
This case was huge in lasting effect. This pretty much sums up how the outcome of all flag burning cases because it was such a specific topic.\
Other Facts
This case showed how close the vote on some subjects sometimes.