Protesters would need to give 8 feet of space to people entering abortion clinics, schools or places of worship across swaths of Los Angeles County under two "bubble zone" proposals gaining speed.
The proposals aim to curb unruly protests by making it a misdemeanor to block entrances or demonstrate within 8 feet of individuals trying to access these facilities, with a protective 8-foot "bubble" required within 100 feet of the entrance.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath highlighted the necessity for such measures by pointing out how intimidation has been used to hinder access to essential services in Los Angeles County, referencing a violent protest outside a temple in her district.
While some groups like Jewish advocacy organizations support the proposed ordinance to safeguard communities facing hate crimes, Salam Al-Marayati of the Muslim Public Affairs Council expressed concerns over potential unequal enforcement and suppression of student protests.
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