Protesters in New York City who obstruct traffic could be charged with “domestic terrorism” under a newly proposed bill. new york post It was reported on Saturday.
Democratic Rep. Stacey Pfeffer Amato recently introduced a bill. A.8951, blocking a public road, bridge, transit system, or tunnel is an act of domestic terrorism, a class D felony. Violators could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison.
Amato introduced this bill in response to recent increases. anti israel protests It is blocking traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge and other busy areas. The bill argued that blocking commuter traffic could have dangerous consequences.
“The U.S. Constitution enshrines the right to freely assemble, a beautiful cornerstone of democracy. It is unacceptable if it affects the ability of a person to seek medical treatment or seek treatment. It is unacceptable if it affects the ability of a person to seek medical treatment or to seek medical treatment. It is unacceptable if a person intentionally blocks a bridge, tunnel, or road to stop cars, or prevents sick people from receiving medical treatment or innocent people from getting from point A to point B. “Attempts to prevent people from moving to the United States are neither appropriate nor fair; in fact, they are downright dangerous,” the law states.
“This bill would create a new provision in the law that if a person intentionally blocks a bridge, tunnel, or public road, he or she engages in an act of domestic terrorism, which would be considered a Class D felony. “People have the right to protest, but they do not have the right to cause fear and panic and endanger the lives of others,” he added.
Last month, anti-Israel demonstrators blocked the entrance to the Holland Tunnel and three East River bridges. ABC News report. According to New York City Police Department Chief of Patrol John Chell, 325 people were arrested.
“Instead of citations, many protesters will be facing misdemeanor charges with desk appearance tickets,” Chell said.
Republican candidate Tom Sullivan is running to replace Amato.The congresswoman defeated Sullivan. 2022 with just 15 votes difference. Republican City Council member Joao Arriola warned that Amato’s new bill could be an attempt to win over more conservative voters.
“[The bill] That sounds great, but let’s hope this isn’t a legal version of a photo shoot. It has meaning, but there’s no substance, it’s all a sham,” Arriola told the Post.
Currently, the bill’s only co-sponsor is Democratic Rep. Sam Berger.
“This is a public safety issue,” Amato reportedly said. rockaway times. “There are procedures for people to organize and protest, and I fully support someone getting permission to make their voice heard. You can’t prevent them from getting to point B. What if an emergency vehicle needs to get through? This thoughtless disregard for others is unacceptable and requires accountability for actions.”
In the post of XMr. Amato recently called for the removal of a New York City judge following his decision not to detain several undocumented immigrants accused of brutally assaulting two New York City police officers.
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