Trump ordered prosecutors and immigration officials to target flag burning

Date: 2025-08-25
Entry type: executive-order
Current status: Issuance documented; this entry does not assert present enforceability.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Prosecuting Burning of The American Flagdocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident responsible for the cited action

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2025-08-25, Donald Trump directed the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of content-neutral laws against flag burning when legally applicable and directed immigration consequences to the maximum extent permitted by law.
- The White House: Prosecuting Burning of The American FlagOperative text of the cited action