And the answer to my question is crosswalks are public.
When rioters rip down flags and burn them or spray paint public areas they also should be arrested and do tim
In the U.S., actions like tearing down or burning flags and vandalizing public property often fall under laws related to destruction of property, trespassing, or disorderly conduct. People who commit these acts can be arrested and charged depending on:
It's worth noting:
So yes—if laws are broken, such as spray-painting or destroying property, arrests and charges are justified and often expected. But symbolic expression alone, without criminal acts, is often legally protected even if controversial.