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Kansas Law Sparks Free Speech Debate | Kansas City News
A viral video of a Kansas woman being told to back up 25 feet by an ICE agent—after she was already blocked in—has ignited national debate over a new state law criminalizing proximity to first responders. While supporters tout it as a safety measure, critics fear it could silence watchdogs and chill First Amendment rights, especially as the law’s vague wording invites subjective enforcement. Though local police say they haven’t enforced it against federal agents and emphasize the need for clear safety concerns, the law mirrors controversial buffer zone statutes that have already faced legal…
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