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- On March 28, 2026, the New York City Council passed legislation protecting houses of worship.
- Council Speaker Julie Menin celebrated with support, amid far-left Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- The bill requires the New York Police Department to develop safety plans for religious sites while preserving free speech.
- Police say the bill would increase transparency without altering daily operations.
- Critics, including the Democratic Socialists of America, argue it may infringe protest rights.
