Mamdani Enables Narrow Worship Buffer, Vetoes Broad Institution Protest Bill
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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani said Int. 1-B near houses of worship will become law after a narrowed review, with the NYPD required to document existing protest practices around houses of worship. He vetoed Int. 175-B, which would restrict protests at broad educational institutions, citing its wide scope and potential to curb labor, reproductive rights, and immigrant advocacy efforts. The mayor affirmed a commitment to protecting both prayer and protest rights and NYC’s tradition of free expression.
- Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Int. 1-B and Int. 175-B NYC.gov
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- Mamdani Rejects Bill Involving Police at School Protests The New York Times
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