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Speaker proposes law to codify safe perimeters around houses of worship and schools
Summary
The Speaker said the council will introduce legislation to create codified "safe perimeters" around houses of worship and schools to protect worshippers and students while preserving First Amendment protest rights; the legislation would use time, place and manner restrictions and follow an executive order directing NYPD review.
The Speaker of the New York City Council said he will introduce legislation to create safe perimeters around houses of worship and schools to protect worshippers and students while preserving the right to peacefully protest.
"We're gonna create a safe perimeter around all houses of worship and all schools," the Speaker said, describing the proposal as an effort to balance First Amendment protections with safeguards against intimidation or harassment.
The Speaker said the…
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