Controversy Over Protest Suppression in New York City

The chapter delves into the Mayor of New York City's crackdown on protesters and their first amendment rights, painting non-violent activists as terrorists and using extreme measures to silence dissent. It sheds light on the unsettling trend of labeling peaceful demonstrators as domestic terrorists under the guise of national security, showcasing heavy police militarization and media hysteria. The narrative unpacks incidents of student protests being met with aggressive police force and unjust portrayals in the media, raising concerns about the erosion of civil liberties in the name of counterterrorism.