Judge Bars Government From Threatening to Pull Group's Permits over '8647' Flags

As I See It: Wrapped in the flag of fear itself

Just when I recover from laughing at those gullible enough to believe that Democrats are coming to take away their hamburgers, along come those led to believe that we lefties are threatening to take away their American flags.

Federal Judge Says Anti-Trump Group’s “86-47” Flag Is Protected Political Speech

A federal judge has placed a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the National Park Service (NPS), restricting the agency from barring an organization opposed to President Donald Trump from displaying an “86-47” flag and other signage during their protests. Accountability NOW USA, a group that advocates for Trump to be impeached and removed from the White House, has been protesting the… Source

Trump’s Fireworks Display Could Be More of a Smoke Show, NPR Screws Up, and Judge Allows Activists to Fly “86 47” Flag in DC

Good morning. Welcome to July: It'll be sunny and very hot today, with a high around 99 that could feel like 108. A heat advisory is in effect from 11 AM until 8 PM. A low near 78 overnight. The Nationals wrap up a visit to Boston this afternoon. The Washington Freedom, our region's Major

Judge bars government from threatening to pull group's permits over '8647' flags

The Trump admin's efforts to pull permits from protesters displaying "8647" flags near the National Mall hit a judicial wall on Tuesday.

Judge rules against Trump administration over '8647' protest flag in DC

The judge said the group's "8647" flag is protected by the First Amendment, rejecting the administration's argument that it constituted a threat.