Source: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
by Carolyn Iodice
“Core among the rights protected by the First Amendment is the right to demonstrate. No matter what our message is, whether other people are delighted or outraged by it, we get to march down the street and say our piece. This right is currently under attack in Albany. A pair of proposals, one by members of the legislature and one by Gov. Kathy Hochul, would criminalize demonstrating at many locations across the state. Here’s a deep dive into the details of these bills: what they cover, how they muzzle protesters, and why they’re unconstitutional.” (02/13/26)
https://www.thefire.org/news/deep-dive-new-yorks-proposals-ban-demonstrations-near-houses-worship