Texas v. Johnson: The Precedents

Here is a list of precedents for the Texas v. Johnson case:
 
-U.S. v. O'Brien (1968): ) The Court ruled that "(w)hen "speech" and "nonspeech" elements are combined in the same course of conduct, a sufficiently important governmental interest in regulating the nonspeech element can justify incidental limitations on First Amendment freedoms."

-Boos v. Barry (1988):Held that laws restricting protests near embassies must be narrowly tailored to serve a compelling state interest in order to be valid.

-West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette (1943): The Court ruled that refusing to salute the flag is permitted under the First Amendment.

-Spence v. Washington (1974): The Court found that expressive conduct is permitted in invoking First Amendment rights.

-Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire (1942): The Court ruled that the right of free speech is not absolute at all times and under all circumstances. And that "fighting words" may be proscribed.

-City Council of Los Angeles v. Taxpayers for Vincent (1984): The Court found that the First Amendment does not guarantee the right to employ every conceivable method of communication at all times and in all places.

-Smith v. Goguen (1974): The Court affirmed a ruling that convicted someone who publicly treats the flag of the United States contempestously.


 

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