Protecting American's First Amendment Rights: A Response to the Supreme Court Decision on Flag Burning, 1991-01-01 - 1992-12-31

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_13_0013

Scope and Contents

The document is a response from man Dick Armey regarding concerns about the Supreme Court decision allowing flag burning. Armey believes that while First Amendment rights should be protected, burning the American flag should be prohibited. He criticizes the Court for making laws instead of interpreting them and discusses his support for a Constitutional amendment to prevent the Court from legislating non-existent rights. He also mentions his opposition to a 1989 bill on flag burning.

Dates

Creation: 1991-01-01 - 1992-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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