Question

In the case of Texas v. Johnson, the state of Texas claimed that desecrating the American flag was not protected speech under the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court decided that it was. In 1–2 sentences, explain why the Supreme Court made this decision.(2 points) Write like a 7th grader)

Answer 1

The Supreme Court said that burning the flag was a form of symbolic speech, which is protected by the First Amendment. They said that people have the right to express their opinions, even if it upsets others.