Knight Institute Commends Mayor Mamdani for Vetoing NYC “Buffer Zone” Bill Restricting Protest Near Educational Facilities

1 · Knightcolumbia · April 24, 2026, 5:13 p.m.
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Summary
Mayor Mamdani vetoed a bill that would restrict protests near schools, a decision welcomed by the Knight First Amendment Institute, which warns that such measures threaten constitutional rights and chill lawful political expression.
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