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AI Summary: This document is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order (EO 14341) issued by the President regarding the prosecution of American Flag desecration. This regulation outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing flag desecration by establishing legal measures to combat and potentially prosecute such actions. The regulation directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of criminal and civil laws against flag desecration that violate content-neutral laws, while attempting to respect First Amendment protections. Key provisions include referring potential violations to state or local authorities, vigorously prosecuting law violations related to flag desecration, and empowering the Departments of State, Justice, and Homeland Security to take immigration-related actions against foreign nationals who engage in flag desecration. The Executive Order specifically notes that flag burning may be prosecutable if it is likely to incite imminent lawless action or constitutes "fighting words". The document also includes standard legal provisions about severability, implementation, and clarifies that it does not create enforceable legal rights. The goal is to restore respect for the American flag and prosecute actions that might incite violence or violate existing laws.