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Mamdani Enables Narrow Worship Buffer, Vetoes Broad Institution Protest Bill

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Source: NYC.gov
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.

Topics:nationlocal#buffer-zone#houses-of-worship#local#new-york-city#protest-rights#unions
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  1. Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Int. 1-B and Int. 175-B  NYC.gov
  2. Mamdani vetoes one protest buffer zone bill, ‘allows’ another to become law  amNewYork
  3. Mamdani in the hot seat after first veto derails bipartisan effort to combat antisemitism: 'Disappointed'  Fox News
  4. Mamdani Rejects Bill Involving Police at School Protests  The New York Times
  5. Council considers options after Mamdani vetoes buffer zone bill  City & State New York

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