Justice Dept. Drops Flag Burning Charges


Author: The Daily News Now! March 16, 2026 Duration: 1:35
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Justice Dept. Drops Flag Burning Charges

Army veteran Jay Carey, who burned an American flag near the White House to protest Trumps executive order on flag burning, has had charges dropped by the Justice Department. Carey, a First Amendment advocate, argued his act was a stand for constitutional rights. The cases dismissal remains unexplained, but Carey hopes it encourages others to defend their rights.

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