Knight Institute Urges Mayor Mamdani to Veto NYC “Buffer Zone” Bill Restricting Protest Near Educational Facilities

1 · Knightcolumbia · April 21, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Summary
The Knight First Amendment Institute urges NYC Mayor Mamdani to veto a new bill that restricts protests near schools and places of worship, warning it could violate constitutional rights and chill lawful political expression.