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Deliberately damaging or mistreating a flag
Flag desecration is the desecration of a flag, violation of flag protocol, or various acts that intentionally destroy, damage, or mutilate a flag in public
Flag_desecration
Proposed constitutional amendment to the United States Constitution
provide punishment for the physical "desecration" of the flag of the United States. The concept of flag desecration continues to provoke a heated debate
Flag_Desecration_Amendment
of Federal Flag Desecration Statute – Pursuant to the Flag Protection Act of 1989, Congress amended the 1968 federal flag desecration statute in an effort
Timeline of the flag of the United States
Timeline_of_the_flag_of_the_United_States
Australian National Flag (Desecration of the Flag) Bill 2006 (Cth) "Protection of the Australian National Flag (Desecration of the Flag) Bill 2006". Retrieved
Flag_of_Australia
consequently flag desecration by the country's citizens is rare when compared to other countries[which?], where citizens may desecrate their own national flags as
Flag_of_South_Korea
Depriving of something of its sacred character
consider acts of desecration to be sacrilegious acts. This can include desecration of sacred books, sacred places or sacred objects. Desecration generally may
Desecration
flag is enshrined in Hong Kong Basic Law, the territory's constitutional document, and regulations regarding its use, prohibition of use, desecration
Flag_of_Hong_Kong
States Flag Day Flags of the Confederate States of America Flags of the United States Armed Forces Flags of the U.S. states Flag Desecration Amendment
Flag_of_the_United_States
and it is seen as desecration. Moreover, if a person is seen lowering the flag to half-mast, they might be charged with flag desecration. Similar rules,
Flag_of_Somaliland
Japanese law ratified in 2026
National Flag (国旗の損壊等の処罰に関する法律, Kokki no Sonkai-tō no Shobatsu ni Kansuru Hōritsu) is a law that prohibits the desecration of Japan's national flag. The law
Law Concerning the Punishment of Damage to the National Flag
Law_Concerning_the_Punishment_of_Damage_to_the_National_Flag
1791 amendment limiting government restriction of civil liberties
to different rules." There has been significant debate over whether flag desecration is protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court addressed this
First Amendment to the United States Constitution
First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
1989 U.S. Supreme Court case concerning free speech
power to prohibit the desecration of its unique symbol. But I am unpersuaded. Stevens compared public desecration of the flag to posting bulletin boards
Texas_v._Johnson
Azerbaijani law regulates the flag's use and display, protecting it from desecration. The flag also has official status in Nakhchivan, an autonomous republic within
Flag_of_Azerbaijan
German law
The Anti-Flag Desecration Law of 1932 banned flag desecration by "insulting or maliciously and with intent belittling" the German Reich, its states, their
Anti-Flag Desecration Law (Germany)
Anti-Flag_Desecration_Law_(Germany)
American activist (born 1956)
American political activist, known for his advocacy of flag desecration. His burning of the flag of the United States in a political demonstration during
Gregory_Lee_Johnson
American lawyer
Flag Desecration Amendment Ryman, Hana M.; Alcorn, J. Mark. "Flag Desecration". www.mtsu.edu. Retrieved 2022-04-07. "Implementing a Flag-Desecration Amendment
Robert_Corn-Revere
American artist (born 1965)
Display a U.S. Flag (1989), was at the center of a controversy regarding whether his piece resulted in desecration of the American flag. Scott would later
Dread_Scott
Flag of a country or nation
pages of flags of country subdivisions Other City flag Civil flag Ethnic flag Flag Day Flag desecration Flag families Flags of the World Flag protocol
National_flag
contributions to the PRC or to the cause of world peace or human progress. Flag desecration is prohibited in China. The Criminal Law of China provides for imprisonment
Flag_of_China
(but the red and blue colours are reversed) Flag of India, which has a similar name "Tiranga" Flag desecration in Thailand Macharoen, Chawingam (2002). Thong
Flag_of_Thailand
their own flags. A few local authorities have commissioned their own flags, such as that of the City of Nelson. New Zealand portal Flag desecration § New
Flag_of_New_Zealand
American professor of criminal justice
Parker has participated with the Citizens Flag Alliance, a group dedicated to advancing the Flag Desecration Amendment. This amendment would overturn the
Richard_Davies_Parker
1990 US Supreme Court flag-burning case
Court case that by a 5–4 decision invalidated a federal law against flag desecration as a violation of free speech under the First Amendment. It was argued
United_States_v._Eichman
U.S. state flag
state flag was flown bearing the words: "States Rights Defense League." The banner was raised to protest the new state laws about flag desecration. The
Flag_of_North_Carolina
Hinomaru also serves as a template for other Japanese flags in public and private use. The desecration of the Hinomaru is illegal. The exact origin of the
Flag_of_Japan
Exhibition in New York
exhibition was raided by the police and the artists arrested on a charge of flag desecration. They were convicted and fined $100 each, but this was later overturned
People's_Flag_Show
(1903–1979) Flag of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (1947–1994) Heraldry portal United States portal Flag Day in the United States Flag desecration in
List of flags of the United States
List_of_flags_of_the_United_States
American politician
individual fell onto an American flag, causing it to touch the ground. The video drew criticism for the treatment of the American flag, prompting Konop to issue
Ben_Konop
The national flag of Ireland (Irish: bratach na hÉireann), frequently referred to in Ireland as "the tricolour" (an trídhathach) and elsewhere as the Irish
Flag_of_Ireland
Piece of fabric with a distinctive design and colours
topics Flag families False flag Flag Day Flag desecration Flag protocol Flag patch Flag semaphore Flag throwing Glossary of vexillology Pledge of Allegiance
Flag
blasphemous and desecrating. Similarly, the flags of Afghanistan and Somaliland also should never be half-mast, and neither is the flag of Iraq because
Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia
Flag of the United Kingdom
Flag has no official status in the United Kingdom, and there are no national regulations concerning its use or prohibitions against flag desecration.
Union_Jack
Protocol regarding the display and handling of flags
legislation enforcing these protocols or otherwise prohibiting the desecration of the flag. Flag protocol in Belgium is governed by a strict order of precedence
Flag_protocol
Symbol for the LGBTQ community
A pride flag is any flag that represents a segment or part of the LGBTQ community. Pride in this case refers to the notion of LGBTQ pride. The terms LGBTQ
Pride_flag
American law to prevent desecration of the national flag
appeal and advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest extent possible. Flag desecration United States v. Eichman, 496 U.S. 310 (1990). v t e v t e
Flag_Protection_Act
1970 riot in New York, New York, United States
among blue collar whites. According to David Paul Kuhn, in response to flag desecration within the anti-war movement and perceived rejection of returning veterans
Hard_Hat_Riot
The flag of the Republic of China, commonly called the flag of Taiwan, consists of a red field with a blue canton bearing a white disk surrounded by twelve
Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China
Disrespectful or insulting treatment of Bibles
A Bible desecration is the treatment of the Bible in a way that is intended to be disrespectful or insulting. Bible desecration is considered to be blasphemous
Bible_desecration
Flag of the Russian republic of Komi
article 13 of the law, the expression of disrespect, as well as desecration of the national flag is punishable by the Law of the Republic of Komi "On Administrative
Flag_of_the_Komi_Republic
The national flag of Rwanda is a horizontal tricolour consisting of a light blue top half, two equal bands of yellow and green in the bottom half, and
Flag_of_Rwanda
Common symbol of the LGBTQ community
The rainbow flag or pride flag (formerly gay pride flag) is a symbol of LGBTQ pride and LGBTQ social movements, as well as a peace symbol. The colors
Rainbow_flag_(LGBTQ)
Agreement which established the structure of the United States federal legislature
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Connecticut_Compromise
2005 Islam-related controversy
The 2005 Quran desecration controversy began when Newsweek's April 30, 2005, issue contained a report asserting that United States prison guards or interrogators
2005 Quran desecration controversy
2005_Quran_desecration_controversy
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Constitutional law of the United States
Constitutional_law_of_the_United_States
1992 amendment delaying congressional salary changes
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution
Twenty-seventh_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Planned structure of the U.S. Constitution
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Virginia_Plan
honoring the flag of the United States, and preserving it from desecration, and of initiating and forwarding legal measures to prevent such desecration. Planning
American_Flag_Association
U.S. state flag
The flag of the U.S. state of New Mexico, also referred to as the New Mexican flag and Zia Banner, is a state flag, consisting of a sacred red sun symbol
Flag_of_New_Mexico
Act of the Parliament of India
Parliament of India which prohibits the desecration of or insult to the country's national symbols, including the national flag, national emblem, national anthem
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Prevention_of_Insults_to_National_Honour_Act,_1971
two-thirds majority. A Flag Desecration Amendment was first proposed in 1995 to give Congress the power to make acts such as flag burning illegal, seeking
List of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the United States
List_of_proposed_amendments_to_the_Constitution_of_the_United_States
Supreme law of the United States
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Constitution of the United States
Constitution_of_the_United_States
recognizable of which is its flag. The flag was first seen in c. 2007 in a video by Al-Fajr Media, a media center of al-Qaeda. The flag was nicknamed as the "Black
Flag_of_the_Islamic_State
The national flag of Malaysia, also known as the Stripes of Glory (Jalur Gemilang, also "Stripes of Excellence"), is composed of a field of 14 alternating
Flag_of_Malaysia
U.S. territory flag
nationalist leader Pedro Albizu Campos, having the flag represent the new American-allied government was a desecration, while the Puerto Rican Independence Party
Flag_of_Puerto_Rico
The national flag of Botswana (Setswana: folaga ya Botswana) consists of an azure blue background cut horizontally in the centre by a black stripe with
Flag_of_Botswana
American history museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
nation's intellectual cognoscenti and media elite like bears to honey." State flags in the lobby Exhibits Life-sized statues of the signers of the Constitution
National_Constitution_Center
American politician (1928–2021)
the Proper Way to Display a U.S. Flag in which the flag was on the floor. He supported the passage of a Flag Desecration Amendment. Applegate stated that
Douglas_Applegate
American lawyer and politician (1917–1998)
Central American Recovery and Development, objecting to the passage of a Flag Desecration Amendment, and criticizing American involvement in the Gulf War. Defeated
Terry_Sanford
Hong Kong academic and politician (born 1983)
fined for the offence of flag desecration. In October 2016, he had flipped upside down some miniature Chinese and Hong Kong flags, which legislator Edward
Cheng_Chung-tai
Improper treatment of Islam's holy book
instances of Quran desecration by US personnel (two of which were described as "unintentional"), and fifteen instances of desecration by Muslim prisoners
Quran_desecration
amending the Constitution to make it constitutional to criminalize flag desecration. In 2005, Lieberman said it was justified to give Terri Schiavo "the
Political positions of Joe Lieberman
Political_positions_of_Joe_Lieberman
Federal Assembly is in session. Destruction, removal or desecration of a Swiss, cantonal or municipal flag or coat of arms that has been installed by a public
Flag_of_Switzerland
Right-wing governing coalition in Japan
enact a National Emblem Protection Law to criminalize the desecration of the Japanese flag. The parties agreed that in response to the most severe and
Liberal Democratic Party–Japan Innovation Party coalition
Liberal_Democratic_Party–Japan_Innovation_Party_coalition
fines and penalties for desecration of the flag. The flag is displayed upside-down only as a signal of distress, per the flag code. When it is hoisted
Flag_of_Papua_New_Guinea
Political party
as a constitutionally protected right. In 1995, Johnson decried the Flag Desecration Amendment as "fascist". In the 1980s and 1990s, RCP strongly supported
Revolutionary Communist Party, USA
Revolutionary_Communist_Party,_USA
During a rally in June 2020, President Trump told supporters that he thinks flag burning should be punishable by one year in prison. During his 2016 presidential
Political positions of Donald Trump
Political_positions_of_Donald_Trump
Israeli professor (born 1968)
2018. Kubovich, Yaniv (2016). "Israel's Selective Enforcement of Flag Desecration Offenses Is Based on Sentiment". Haaretz. Retrieved May 1, 2018. "אין
Amir_Hetsroni
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Preamble to the United States Constitution
Preamble_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
William_Lambert_(writer)
American politician and jet fighter ace (1941–2025)
Cunningham co-sponsored, along with Democrat John Murtha, the so-called "Flag Desecration Amendment", which would add the following sentence to the Constitution
Duke_Cunningham
The national flag of São Tomé and Príncipe is a horizontal triband of green, yellow, and green, with a red isosceles triangle at the hoist and two five-pointed
Flag_of_São_Tomé_and_Príncipe
middle. Kid Rock was accused by these critics of having committed flag desecration. Josh Young (February 15, 2002). "Pro Bono Work: Carey, McCartney and
Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show
Super_Bowl_XXXVIII_halftime_show
Public act against political advantage
Public shaming Tax resistance Conscientious objector[citation needed] Flag desecration Port Militarization Resistance – protests which attempt to prevent
Protest
Damaging or destruction of works of art
Heritage Center. Art intervention Art vandalism Digital preservation Flag desecration Iconoclasm List of World Heritage in Danger Lost artworks List of destroyed
Art_destruction
American attorney and civil rights activist (1919–1995)
"flag desecration". However, content-neutral restrictions may still be imposed to regulate the time, place, and manner of such expression. If the flag
William_Kunstler
1865 amendment abolishing slavery
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Thirteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Park within the National Mall, Washington, DC
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Constitution_Gardens
Australian politician (born 1942)
National Flag (Desecration of the Flag) Bill 2006. This bill sought to make it "a criminal offence to wilfully destroy or otherwise mutilate the Flag in circumstances
Bronwyn_Bishop
American politician (1927–2003)
was much more progressive. He voted against the death penalty; the flag desecration amendment; the balanced budget amendment, the Private Securities Litigation
Daniel_Patrick_Moynihan
1974 United States Supreme Court case
the Court held that a Massachusetts flag desecration law that prohibited "publicly treat[ing] contemptuously the flag of the United States" was unconstitutionally
Smith_v._Goguen
used for gold medalists. The flag had no specific legal protections; there were no laws prohibiting desecration of the flag during British rule. Following
Flag_of_Hong_Kong_(1959–1997)
1907 United States Supreme Court case
punished desecration of the flag of the United States and prohibited the sale of articles upon which there is a representation of the flag for advertising
Halter_v._Nebraska
2004 single by Green Day
with Q Magazine, the three members of Green Day discussed the idea of flag desecration in relation to their song, with Armstrong and Dirnt being the most
American_Idiot_(song)
Historical event
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Massachusetts_Compromise
1960s counterculture rock musical
totally naked performers, and the show was charged with the desecration of the American flag and the use of obscene language. These controversies, and the
Hair_(musical)
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Timeline of drafting and ratification of the United States Constitution
Timeline_of_drafting_and_ratification_of_the_United_States_Constitution
The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia was adopted on 30 November 1978. The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean. In an echo of U.S. heraldic
Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia
Flag_of_the_Federated_States_of_Micronesia
Prime Minister of Japan since 2025
successors to the emperor, passing of a law that prohibits the desecration of the Japanese flag, lifting the Japanese arms-export ban, as well as the creation
Sanae_Takaichi
similarity of the two flags, Ulster loyalists in Northern Ireland have sometimes desecrated the Ivorian flag, mistaking it for the Irish flag. For example, during
Flag_of_Ivory_Coast
Topics referred to by the same term
United States Supreme Court case that invalidated a federal law against flag desecration This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Eichmann
Eichmann_(disambiguation)
Day commemorating the January 9, 1964 anti-imperialist protests in Panama
flag." To this day, the issue remains highly contentious, with both sides saying the other instigated the conflict. As word of the flag desecration incident
Martyrs'_Day_(Panama)
Vietnam War draft protests, 1964–1973
Group. pp. 125–127. ISBN 0-313-31997-9. Ely, John Hart (May 1975). "Flag Desecration: A Case Study in the Roles of Categorization and Balancing in First
Draft-card_burning
Private art school in Chicago, Illinois
case in which it was eventually decided that federal laws banning flag desecration were unconstitutional. In 2018, then Dean of Faculty Martin Berger
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School_of_the_Art_Institute_of_Chicago
Expression, statement which is disrespectful or scornful
form of psychological control over another Flag desecration – Deliberately damaging or mistreating a flag Harassment – Wide range of behaviours of an
Insult
Advisory rules for display and care of the American flag
and desecration of the American flag in the context of the U.S. Flag Code. “God for Harry! England and Saint George! The Evolution of the Sacred Flag and
United_States_Flag_Code
Topics referred to by the same term
controversy Northern Ireland flags issue US Flag Desecration Amendment This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Flag debate. If an internal
Flag_debate
American politician (1935–2023)
discrimination based on sexual orientation. Kohl consistently voted against the Flag Desecration Amendment. In 2005, Kohl secured a victory for one of his main causes:
Herb_Kohl
Clause of the Constitution of the United States
Electoral College abolition Equal Opportunity to Govern Federal Marriage Flag Desecration Human Life "Liberty" amendment Ludlow amendment Parental Rights amendment
Treaty_Clause
American politician (1934–2014)
gender identity. He was in the minority of Republicans to oppose the Flag Desecration Amendment. On guns his record was mixed, despite voting for the Brady
Jim_Jeffords
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