Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Authorizing Congress to Prohibit the Physical Desecration of the Flag: Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifth Congress, Second Session, on S.J. Res. 40 ... July 8, 1998, Volumen4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1999 - 152 páginas |
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... flag , a constitutional amendment is nec- essary because the Supreme Court has given us no choice in the matter . In two narrow 5-4 decisions , Texas v . Johnson and United States v . Eichman , the ... protecting the American flag , 2.
... flag , a constitutional amendment is nec- essary because the Supreme Court has given us no choice in the matter . In two narrow 5-4 decisions , Texas v . Johnson and United States v . Eichman , the ... protecting the American flag , 2.
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... protecting the American flag , it is up to this body at this time to take action on this proposed amendment and send it to the States . The American people revere the flag of the United States as the unique symbol of our Nation and the ...
... protecting the American flag , it is up to this body at this time to take action on this proposed amendment and send it to the States . The American people revere the flag of the United States as the unique symbol of our Nation and the ...
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... flag . Therefore , any version of the current statute would violate fundamental privileges of First Amendment law both in explicit wording and intent . " Under prevailing Supreme Court precedent , then , the court found that the ...
... flag . Therefore , any version of the current statute would violate fundamental privileges of First Amendment law both in explicit wording and intent . " Under prevailing Supreme Court precedent , then , the court found that the ...
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... flag , but Johnson and Eichman dictate that we must tell them the same flag is unworthy of legal protection when it is treated in the most vile , disrespectful , and contemptuous manner . As our country grows more and more diverse ...
... flag , but Johnson and Eichman dictate that we must tell them the same flag is unworthy of legal protection when it is treated in the most vile , disrespectful , and contemptuous manner . As our country grows more and more diverse ...
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... flag . Cuba provides for a penalty of imprisonment of up to 1 year . Apartheid South Africa , when it existed ... protection af- forded by the first amendment . However , the reasons they cite ulti- mately provide further support for such ...
... flag . Cuba provides for a penalty of imprisonment of up to 1 year . Apartheid South Africa , when it existed ... protection af- forded by the first amendment . However , the reasons they cite ulti- mately provide further support for such ...
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American flag befitting the banner Bill of Rights call for restoration carefully drawn limits Chairman Citizens Flag Alliance committed to curing Committee CONGRESS THE LIBRARY Congressional Delegation constitutional amendment curing its faults desecration and dishonor destination of millions everywhere should lend flag amendment flag burning flag desecration flag desecration amendment flag protection free speech honorable and worthy House of Representatives immigrants attracted instances have long LASORDA law and decency Legislature lend their voices LIBRARY OF CONGRESS limits on expression maintaining public safety millions of immigrants nevertheless raise issues person's free expression physical desecration power to prohibit PREPARED STATEMENT prohibit the physical propose an amendment protect the flag protection from desecration ratification remains the destination RESS S.J. Res Senator FEINGOLD specifying that Congress Stars and Stripes station under law statute Supreme Court symbol U.S. Senate United States Capitol United States Congress United States Constitution United States Supreme vote Washington Monument WHEREAS worthy banner
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Página 7 - If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.
Página 138 - The Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Página 53 - States move with rapidity in this matter; and be it further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States...
Página 59 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be dispatched to the President of the United States, to the President of the United States...
Página 61 - Resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the United States Senate, the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, and each member of the Hawaii congressional delegation.
Página 145 - IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 15 (legislative day, MAT 13), 1987 Mr. ROTH introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting campaign expenditures. 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives...
Página 98 - Delegates is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to each member of the United States Congress.
Página 55 - Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of California, jointly. That the Legislature of the State of California respectfully memorializes the President and the Congress of the United States to...
Página 97 - States, and to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled : We, your memorialists, the senate and the house of representatives of the State of Washington, in legislative session assembled...
Página 80 - RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be dispatched to the President of the United States, to the President of the United States Senate, to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the Florida delegation to the United States Congress.