US Lawmakers Want to Stop Protests at Churches

Lawmakers from different parties are working together to stop protests at churches.
Two lawmakers, Reps. Brad Knott and Tom Suozzi, are making a law to stop people from disrupting church services.
The law says people cannot protest within 100 feet of a church during services.
A video showed a group of teens entering a church in New York City.
A man named William Kelly was accused of leading a protest in a church.
If someone breaks this law, they will have to pay a fine.
However, people can still protest if they have a permit from the government.
The law is careful to protect people's right to free speech.
Lawmaker Knott said people should be able to worship without fear of being harassed.
A news story reported on a settlement between the Trump administration and a protester.
Lawmaker Suozzi said people should be able to protest peacefully, but not disrupt church services.
A photo showed protesters shouting in a church.
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At least four states have made laws to stop people from disrupting church services.
This happened after a protest in Minnesota disrupted a church service.
Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter who covers the House of Representatives for Fox News.
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