"We welcome the Mayor's veto of legislation that would have charged the NYPD with setting the rules around lawful political protest near thousands of schools and educational facilities across the city. Governments shouldn't entrust law enforcement with determining the limits of political expression."
"Ensuring students can enter and exit their schools without fear of harassment or intimidation should not be controversial."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed a City Council bill requiring the NYPD to create plans to manage protests at educational facilities. The bill aimed to balance safety and free speech but raised concerns about potential misuse against student protests. The Knight First Amendment Institute praised the veto, emphasizing that law enforcement should not dictate political expression limits. City Council Speaker Julie Menin, a supporter of the bill, argued for student safety and is considering efforts to override the veto.
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