NYPD Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard reaffirms enforcement of laws against criminal behavior during protests, stressing that while hate speech is protected, crossing into crime is not.

NYPD Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard reaffirms the department's commitment to enforcing laws against criminal behavior amid protests, noting that while hate speech is legally protected, committing crimes crosses a line. Sheppard emphasizes maintaining peace and allowing individuals to exercise their rights without crossing into criminal activity, even when dealing with hate speech from school faculty members.

April 27, 2024
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