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The 110th Congress considered three flag-desecration amendments, and two are still legislatively alive as the 111th Congress begins its work. FULL STORY>  
 
Neb. officials agree flag-desecration law is unconstitutional
Westboro's Shirley Phelps-Roper still faces charges of child abuse, disturbing the peace related to 2007 protest at soldier's funeral. 07.21.10
 
Federal court puts Neb. flag law on hold
Saying state's flag-mutilation ban is 'almost certainly unconstitutional,' judge grants Westboro Baptist Church member's request to temporarily block its enforcement. 07.07.10
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