Defending Dissent: Free Speech, Protest, and the Legacy of Texas v. Johnson

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Register: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/j9KH8w_sRjKUwiUFNiOszw

Join us for a virtual conversation on the First Amendment and protest with Gregory Johnson, lead plaintiff in Texas v. Johnson (1989), the landmark Supreme Court case that held flag burning as a form of political protest is protected speech under the First Amendment.

This event will explore:

- The facts and legacy of Texas v. Johnson

- The broader implications of the case for freedom of expression

- The resurgence of laws and policies seeking to curtail protest, dissent, and other forms of constitutionally protected speech

Featured Speaker: Gregory Johnson; Lead plaintiff in Texas v. Johnson (1989)

Moderator: Professor Carlos Gonzalez, Rutgers Law School