Supporters and opponents of the Los Angeles protesters see the prominence of the Mexican flag in different contexts.

In reality, the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster makes it nearly impossible to put anti-flag-burning laws on the books because of concerns over free speech that cross party lines.

There’s Growing Anger Over Mexican Flags Flown At LA Protests. Here’s What ... “Some who believe that the far right and largely anti-communist movements associated with those flags are ...

Flag burning is considered a form of political expression and protected under the First Amendment after the Supreme Court ruled in the 1989 Texas v. Johnson case.

In reality, the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster makes it nearly impossible to put anti-flag-burning laws on the books because of concerns over free speech that cross party lines.