Benton Bills Target Disrespectful Flag Displays by Government Officials
June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024
PLAINFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has introduced legislation that would prohibit politically motivated efforts to disrespect the flag, responding to a local incident in which a Will County official flew the American flag upside down outside in support of Donald Trump.
"The flag of the United States is an enduring symbol of our national spirit and pride, and of the sacrific . . .
State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has introduced legislation that would prohibit politically motivated efforts to disrespect the flag, responding to a local incident in which a Will County official flew the American flag upside down outside in support of Donald Trump.
"The flag of the United States is an enduring symbol of our national spirit and pride, and of the sacrific . . .