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Supreme Court rules flag burning ban unconstitutional
The Supreme Court held Congress violated free speech by outlawing flag burning, prompting a new push to amend the Constitution. Justice Brennan led the 5-4 majority defending First Amendment rights, while President Bush and congressional Republicans urged rapid action. Democrats warned against amending the Bill of Rights, with Kennedy opposing any erosion of constitutional protections. A House vote could occur within weeks, as Foley navigates opposition to a constitutional change.
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