{"id":6587,"date":"2026-04-24T10:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6587"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:11:16","slug":"house-considers-bill-to-create-buffer-zones-outside-houses-of-worship-to-ward-off-protest-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6587","title":{"rendered":"House considers bill to create &#8216;buffer zones&#8217; outside houses of worship to ward off protest chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A new bill under consideration in Congress would create 100-foot \u201cbuffer zones\u201d around houses of worship \u2014 making it a federal crime to interfere with congregants as they practice their religion.<\/p>\n<p>Long Island Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi and Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio officially proposed the bill Friday, which would punish rabble-rousers who come within 8-feet of a congregant with the intent to \u201cintimidate or obstruct\u201d that person\u2019s right to worship within the buffer zone of any religious institution.<\/p>\n<p>A first-time offender could face a maximum of one year in prison and a repeat offender could face up to three years in prison under the \u201cSafeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption Act\u201d (the \u201cSACRED Act\u201d).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A bill introduced in Congress would charge protesters with a federal crime who harass or interfere with congregants trying to practice their religion within 100 feet of a synagogue or other house of worship. <span class=\"credit\">Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a first-time non-violent offense, the maximum fine for an offender could be $10,000 and six months imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>The penalty for a second offense could be up to a $25,000 fine and an 18-month prison sentence.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>A serious injury or assault of a congregant could result in up to 10 years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>Suozzi, whose district includes Nassau County\u2019s North Shore and parts of neighboring Queens with a considerable population of devout Jews, said something must be done amid the rise in antisemitism and ugly, confrontational protests outside synagogues.<\/p>\n<p>The New York City Council passed a similar measure to protect congregants following an unruly protest outside the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan but Mayor Zohran Mamdani has yet to act on the bill.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople are really scared,\u201d Suozzi said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hear it from Jews. I hear it from Muslims. I hear it from Sikhs.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Reps. Tom Suozzi and Reps. Max Miller proposed the bill on Friday. <span class=\"credit\">Anadolu via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re trying to strike a balance between people\u2019s First Amendment right to protest and people\u2019s First Amendment right to worship,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m trying to use common sense and be responsible in addressing a serious problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Miller said every American \u201cdeserves to practice their faith free from fear, intimidation, or harassment.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe SACRED Act ensures that people can access their place of worship safely and without obstruction, while still preserving First Amendment protections for peaceful expression,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The bill, known as the \u201cSafeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption Act,\u201d carries a maximum 1-year prison sentence for first-time offenders, and a 3-year prison sentence for repeat offenders. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThis commonsense legislation draws a clear line: intimidation and threats have no place in our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Suozzi believes the bill, which is expected to face opposition from civil libertarians, will pass legal muster because it was drafted in consultation with constitutional experts. <\/p>\n<p>The bill punishes bad conduct, not free speech, he said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Post Opinion\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet opinions and 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