EO 14341
Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag
Law EnforcementImmigrationGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of existing criminal and civil laws against flag desecration, while instructing federal agencies to refer cases to state and local authorities where applicable. It also authorizes immigration authorities to deny or revoke benefits for foreign nationals engaged in flag desecration under specified circumstances.
Key Points
- 1The Attorney General is instructed to prioritize enforcement of existing laws against flag desecration that violate content-neutral provisions unrelated to expression (such as arson, disorderly conduct, or property destruction laws)
- 2Federal agencies must refer flag desecration cases to appropriate state and local authorities for potential prosecution under state or local laws
- 3The order authorizes the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Secretary of Homeland Security to deny, revoke, or terminate immigration benefits for foreign nationals engaged in flag desecration under specified federal statutes
- 4The order explicitly states it will operate 'consistent with the First Amendment' and acknowledges Supreme Court precedent protecting flag burning as speech in Texas v. Johnson
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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