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David Cole
Georgetown Law professor and former ACLU national legal director, and an attorney who represented Joey (Gregory) Johnson in Texas v. Johnson; expert on First Amendment law and civil liberties.
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Sep 22, 2025
• 45min
Why the flag burning debate is still not settled
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This discussion features David Cole, a Georgetown Law professor and former ACLU national legal director, alongside Josh Hammer, a conservative commentator and senior counsel at the Article III Project. They delve into the clash between flag burning as free speech and President Trump’s call for criminalization. Cole highlights the Supreme Court's stance and the historical context, while Hammer argues for the dangers of flag desecration. The conversation reveals how symbols like the American flag evoke strong emotions and the complexities of balancing national pride with democratic dissent.
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