NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A vote in the New York City Council is planned on whether to punish a member for controversial comments.
Councilman Kalman Yeger represents District 44 and serves on the Immigration Committee.
He was quoted as saying that "Palestine doesn't exist."
That comment prompted condemnation from some who have called for him to be removed from the Immigration Committee.
Supporters include former Brooklyn assemblyman Dov Hikind, who says it would be wrong to punish someone for speaking their mind freely.
'There Is No Palestine' Comment Prompts Vote On City Council Committee Position
/ CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A vote in the New York City Council is planned on whether to punish a member for controversial comments.
Councilman Kalman Yeger represents District 44 and serves on the Immigration Committee.
He was quoted as saying that "Palestine doesn't exist."
That comment prompted condemnation from some who have called for him to be removed from the Immigration Committee.
Supporters include former Brooklyn assemblyman Dov Hikind, who says it would be wrong to punish someone for speaking their mind freely.
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