"The NYPD already has broad discretion to determine if there's a threat to public safety. In fact, the NYPD has exceeded their authority, as evidenced by recent lawsuits and settlements in which the NYPD has been found to have violated the First Amendment rights of demonstrators."
"The bill, introduced by Bronx Councilmember Eric Dinowitz last month, would order the police commissioner to establish a buffer zone at every entrance and exit of public and private schools, college campuses, and educational facilities and to come up with a plan to address protests in those spaces."
"Though the bill does not explicitly bar protests by unions or any group, organized labor and the NYCLU remain concerned that it gives police greater control to determine who can protest on schools and campuses."
A bill introduced by Bronx Councilmember Eric Dinowitz would require the police commissioner to establish buffer zones at entrances and exits of public and private schools, colleges, and educational facilities, along with developing plans to address protests in these spaces. Council Speaker Julie Menin and supporters claim the measure combats hate and antisemitism while promoting NYPD transparency and protecting free speech. However, college faculty unions and the New York Civil Liberties Union oppose the bill, arguing it grants police excessive discretion to control who can protest on campuses. Union leaders note the NYPD already possesses broad authority to determine protest safety, issue permits, and manage access to facilities, and cite instances where the department has violated First Amendment rights.
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