WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Monday that could lead to Americans being jailed for practicing their right to free speech. The order, titled “Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag,” directs the Attorney General to “vigorously prosecute” anyone who breaks laws pertaining to desecrating the American Flag.

As part of the order, Trump labeled the burning of the flag as “uniquely offensive and provocative. It is a statement of contempt, hostility, and violence against our Nation — the clearest possible expression of opposition to the political union that preserves our rights, liberty, and security. Burning this representation of America may incite violence and riot.”

If a person is accused of burning the flag in a way that promotes violence or riot, the Atto

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