United States vs. O’Brien

  • O’Brien and companions burn draft cards in protest of the Vietnam war

  • Members of the crowd began attacking O’Brien and his companions

  • O’Brien is handcuffed and read his rights

  • O’Brien states to the FBI agents that he burned the cards in protest for his beliefs

  • This case went to the surpreme Court

  • The case was argued in Supreme Court

  • The decision was final.