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Japan's Proposal to Criminalize Public Damage to the National Flag Draws Sharp Legal Scrutiny

Proponents say punishable acts must be judged case by case, a stance that legal experts warn creates constitutional and free‑speech risks.

House Passes Bill to Criminalize Public Damage to Japan’s Flag

Ministerial Panel to Weigh Bill Canceling Oslo Accords

Trump Orders Crackdown on Flag Burning, Tells DOJ to Pursue Cases and DHS to Weigh Immigration Penalties

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Criticized Over Congress Worker Removing His Shoes While Holding Indian Flag