The decision in United States v. Eichman was a result of constitutional interpretation as the Supreme Court was tasked with determining whether the Flag Protection Act of 1989 violated the First Amendment right to free speech. The Court ultimately ruled that the Act was unconstitutional because it infringed on the individuals' right to express themselves through symbolic speech, specifically burning the American flag as a form of protest. This decision was based on an interpretation of the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech and expression.
