Question

Why is Texas v. Johnson an important case, please tell me a brief description, thank you.

Answer 1

Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag outside of the convention center where the last 1984 Republican National Convention was held in Dallas,TX.
Johnson burned the flag to protest the polices of president Ronald Reagan. He was arrested and charged with violating a Texas statue that prevented the desecration of a venerated object including the American Flag,if such action were likely to incite anger in others.Here you go hope you enjoy.

Answer 2

Gregory Johnson, a youth Communist demonstrator, was part of a demonstration.  During it, he set an American flag on fire. He was arrested for violating Texas law stating that vandalism of respected objects were not allowed. His case was taken to the Supreme court where the Johnson's case was defeated 5-4 in a controversial vote. This case was important because it set up a law that disallowed the desecrating (intentionally destroying, damaging, or mutilating an American flag in public). This law is enforced in 48 out of the 50 states.