American Civil Liberties Union

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Constitutional Ban on Flag Desecration
strongly against
The ACLU has been arguably, the most active advocacy group in the fight against proposals to ban flag desecration.
Mandatory Pledge of Allegiance
strongly against
The ACLU requested a temporary restraining order barring the State of Colorado and four local school districts from enforcing Colorado's mandatory Pledge of Allegiance law in August 2003. The ACLU argued in court that the requirement was unconstitutional because the First Amendment prohibits government from forcing people to participate in speech against their will.