Texas vs. Johnson
Facts of the Case
Gregory Lee Johnson in 1964 burned an american flag, in front of th eDallas City Hall. Tried under a Teaxas law making it illegal to discriminate an American Flag.
Constitutional Question
Is discrimination of the American flag protected under the First Amendment?
Decision
5 votes for Johnson
4 votes against Johnson
4 votes against Johnson
Lasting Effect
That the Government can't prohibit flag burning even if it's discriminationm, because it is part of Freedom of Speech.