#buffer-zone-legislation

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NYC politics
fromPrism
1 week ago

New York 'buffer' bills part of wider crackdown on leftist protests

New York City proposed buffer zone legislation around houses of worship and educational institutions targeting pro-Palestine protests, but amendments rendered the bills redundant to existing NYPD procedures.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
3 weeks ago

Pro-Israel and anti-Zionist Jews clash at NYC Council hearing on protest 'buffer zones' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The buffer zone proposal has drawn a split response since its introduction in January. Many pro-Israel Jews have lauded it as a way to curb intimidation in a tense climate, while opponents say it would inappropriately clamp down on constitutionally protected speech, including against pro-Israel events.
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