TIH: Freedom of Speech Affirmed. J. Stevens shows his stripes
June 11, 1990: The U.S. Supreme Court announces U.S. v. Eichman, and affirms its decision in Texas v. Johnson. The Court strikes down the federal statute prohibiting desecration of a privately-owned flag for purposes of political demonstration. Now-retired Justice Stevens, who was recently awarded a "freedom medal" by Pres. Obama, voted against the First Amendment in both cases. (see prior blog entry on Stevens continuing whining about upholding First Amendment values in the Citizens United case)