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Speaker backs legislation to codify 'safe perimeters' around houses of worship and schools

New York City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

During a press Q&A, Speaker 1 said the council is drafting legislation to create safe perimeters around houses of worship and schools, supported the mayor's Executive Order 2 establishing an Office to Combat antisemitism and said the policy should be codified rather than left to executive discretion.

Speaker 1 told reporters the council is working on legislation to establish safe perimeters around houses of worship and schools while protecting First Amendment rights to peaceful protest.

"We're gonna create a safe perimeter around all houses of worship and all schools," Speaker 1 said, describing the measure as a balance between protecting…

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