After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship

New York has enacted a law criminalizing obstruction of access to houses of worship, including synagogues and mosques, following protests over events promoting emigration to Israel and the West Bank. The law allows 50-foot security perimeters around such sites but faces criticism for potentially limiting free speech, with opponents like the New York Civil Liberties Union arguing it could suppress activism.