Texas v. Johnson and the First Amendment: Protecting Dissent in America

Join Rutgers Law–Newark for a virtual conversation with Gregory Lee Johnson, the petitioner in Texas v. Johnson (1989), the landmark Supreme Court case affirming that expressive conduct, including flag burning, is protected speech under the First Amendment.

This discussion will explore the constitutional foundations of the right to dissent, the limits of free expression, and the enduring relevance of Texas v. Johnson in today’s climate.

March 9, 2026

5:00-6:00 PM

Register Here: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/-zwGdExsTbS0dXT3eIFGog