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AN INTENSE ATTACK BY JUSTICE THOMAS ON CROSS-BURNING.

Authors :
Greenhouse, Linda
Source :
New York Times. 12/12/2002, Vol. 152 Issue 52330, pA1. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Evaluates the U.S. Supreme Court case on whether the First Amendment permits a state to prohibit the burning of a cross. Opinion of Justice Clarence Thomas that the cross was used by the Klu Klux Klan to cause fear and terrorize a population; Cross that symbolizes white supremacy; Comparison to other symbols; Laws in Virginia that prohibit burning a cross; Importance of protection from fear.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HOLY Cross
*LAW

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
152
Issue :
52330
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
8651346