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Opposing Intro 175-B

The PSC strongly opposed City Council bill Intro 175-B, which sought to establish “buffer zones” around educational institutions. This proposal would repress protests and limit students, faculty and staff from exercising our first amendment rights.

Read more about the campaign below.

PSC Statements on Intro 175-B

Statement on the defeat of Intro 175-B

Higher Ed Unions and Advocates Oppose Intro 175-B

Statement on Mayor Mamdani's Veto of the Bill

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