Nassau County, New York, passed the Mask Transparency Act, banning public face coverings to combat crime during protests.
Nassau County, New York, has passed the Mask Transparency Act, a ban on public use of face coverings aiming to combat crimes during protests. The law creates a misdemeanor offense with fines up to $1,000 and jail time and allows exceptions for health, safety, religious, and cultural reasons. Critics argue the law may infringe on health privacy laws, be unevenly applied, and lead to profiling. The New York Civil Liberties Union warns it puts vulnerable groups at risk.
August 06, 2024
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