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AN INTENSE ATTACK BY JUSTICE THOMAS ON CROSS-BURNING.
- Source :
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New York Times . 12/12/2002, Vol. 152 Issue 52330, pA1. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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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 :
- *HOLY Cross
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 152
- Issue :
- 52330
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 8651346