Proposed Bill to Criminalize Waving Terror Group Flags in New York

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola supports a proposed bill to give jail time to protesters waving terror group flags in New York. The bill would expand the definition of aggravated harassment to include displaying symbols of foreign terrorist organizations with the intent to harass, annoy, or threaten others.

Key Points

  • Bill introduced by New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and New York Assemblyman Micah Lasher
  • Supported by NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola
  • Aims to combat threats and harassment using symbols of foreign terrorist organizations

Pros

  • Potential to deter threats and harassment against certain religious or ethnic groups
  • Up to four years of jail time for those found guilty

Cons

  • Possible challenge on free speech grounds by groups like the ACLU