
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing federal authorities to prosecute those who burn American flags. The order comes after multiple incidents of flag burning during protests across the country over the past year.
The executive order requires the Attorney General to “vigorously prosecute those who violate our laws in ways that involve desecrating the American Flag” and to pursue legal action to clarify First Amendment protections in this area. Trump stated during the signing that anyone who burns a flag will face one year in jail with no early release.