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Brad Lander: “Advocating in free speech and op ed and in peaceful…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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New York City Forum on Sanctuary City Laws and Immigrant Protections

Published | Video Starts at 20:09

And I'm going to say that loud, but I am also going to criticize and stand up for people who are standing up for their rights. And we just need to say that out loud, like Advocating in free speech and op ed and in peaceful, nonviolent protest for the human rights of Palestinians is protected by the Constitution. and it is not grounds for deportation, and we're not going to let that happen in New York City. Thank you. Thank you, Amir. So I want to talk about Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. (20:09–20:19)

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Asserts that advocating for Palestinian human rights through free speech and peaceful protest is constitutionally protected.

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