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The Supreme Court struck down a federal law Thursday that made it a crime to lie about receiving a military medal.
Justices ruled the law violates constitutional free-speech rights, but members of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation are fighting back.
The case was centered on a California man, Xavier Alvarez, who falsely claimed to be a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
By a 6-3 decision, the High Court said the right to lie about medals and military service is protected by the first amendment.
Jay Town, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, said he's disappointed by the ruling. He said while Alvarez and his supporters are enjoying this victory, he and others have begun enlisting members of congress to strengthen the Stolen Valor Act.
Legislation has already been introduced in the House to amend the law to make it a crime to lie about military medals if there is intent to profit.
The Supreme Court struck down a federal law Thursday that makes it a crime to lie about receiving a military medal.
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