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New York Proposes 100-Foot Buffer for Worship Protests

1/30/2026

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City Council Speaker Julie Menin introduced legislation on January 29, 2026 to establish a 100-foot buffer zone for protests outside synagogues and other houses of worship.
The measure seeks to improve security amid rising antisemitic incidents, noting Jewish New Yorkers comprise about 10% of the population but face more than half of hate crimes last year.
Critics argue that buffer zones may infringe First Amendment rights.

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City Council Speaker Julie Menin introduced legislation on January 29, 2026 to establish a 100-foot buffer zone for protests outside synagogues and other houses of worship.
The measure seeks to improve security amid rising antisemitic incidents, noting Jewish New Yorkers comprise about 10% of the population but face more than half of hate crimes last year.
Critics argue that buffer zones may infringe First Amendment rights.