J. The Jewish News of Northern California

‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as Bay Area lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

Backed by a coalition of Jewish groups from around the state, the proposal follows similar efforts in New York and Canada.
HeraldNet

Everett council approves extension of ‘no sit, no lie’ law

The law allowing the city to create buffer zones, areas that ban sitting or lying down on public property, will be in effect through the end of 2027. EVERETT — Everett City Council members voted ...
New York Daily News

NYPD backs revised bill on houses of worship protest buffer zones

The Police Department now backs proposed legislation to create buffer zones around houses of worship and schools, after the City Council modified the bill to give cops the ability to decide the ...
HeraldNet

Everett adds fifth ‘no sit, no lie’ buffer zone at 41st Street

The city implemented the zone in mid-December, soon after the city council extended a law allowing it to create the zones. EVERETT — The city of Everett implemented a fifth “no sit, no lie” buffer ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

NY could be getting ‘buffer zones’ to curb synagogue protests. A Canadian bill highlights the pitfalls.

Amid a rise of pro-Palestinian protests outside Israeli real estate events and land sales held in synagogues, New York lawmakers are pushing to ban protests directly outside houses of worship. The ...
City & State New York

Planned Parenthood: Hochul’s buffer zone bill may be unconstitutional

Reproductive health centers worry the proposal to restrict protests would violate New Yorkers’ First Amendment rights.