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Statement on Mayor Mamdani’s Veto of Intro 175-B

Apr 24, 2026

PSC/CUNY President James Davis released the following statement on Mayor Mamdani’s Veto of Intro 175-B:

“Mayor Mamdani proved himself a champion of students, faculty and staff once again today when he vetoed Intro 175-B. This “buffer zone” legislation would jeopardize First Amendment rights to free expression for all New Yorkers irrespective of religion, race, or nationality, imposing new restrictions near any vaguely defined “educational facilities.” That includes CUNY campuses, which are worksites and sites of political expression. Intro 175-B is unnecessary, unconstitutional, and invites selective repression of speech with which the bill’s sponsors disagree. It is anathema to the mission of our university and the values of our city.

“We thank the Mayor for his veto and urge the members of the City Council who voted against 175-B to continue to stand with the First Amendment and sustain the veto should the Council attempt to override it.”

Published: April 24, 2026

On March 15, 2025 a massive crowd of New Yorkers from across the labor movement and allies gathered at Foley Square for a march to demand the current administration to stop the federal cuts as right-wing politicians in Washington are moving forward with devastating proposals to cut two trillion dollars from Medicaid, Medicare, housing and food assistance and other vital programs to fund a massive tax giveaway to the wealthy and corporations. (Photo by Erik McGregor)

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