Tarik Sheppard to Newsmax: Non-Criminal Speech Protected, ‘Including Hate Speech’

NYPD Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard on Saturday emphasized the department’s commitment to the enforcement of laws against criminal behavior amid protests, stating that while hate speech is protected, committing crimes crosses a line.

“Speech is protected, including hate speech. It’s unfortunate, but that’s the case,” Sheppard said during an appearance on Newsmax TV’s “Saturday Agenda.”

He also acknowledged the challenge of dealing with hate speech, especially from school faculty members, asserting that “our job is to just keep the peace and make sure that people are able to exercise their rights without crossing that line and committing crimes against others.”

Tarik Sheppard to Newsmax: Non-Criminal Speech Protected, ‘Including Hate Speech’

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