After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship May 27, 2026 · Anthony Izaguirre · washingtontimes.com read more » Blocking someone from entering a house of worship, or acting in a way that makes worshippers entering the building fear for their safety, is now a crime in New York under a law approved after a series of raucous demonstrations outside synagogues. Read more »